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07/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Is chronic pain a symptom of nutritional deficiency? Study links pain to glutamate consumption

The consumption of glutamate, a common flavor additive found in both Western and non-Western diets, was found to be linked to chronic pain, according to a pilot study conducted in eastern Kenya. As studies regarding glutamate continue to gain ground, it also provides insights as to how it affects the human brain and body. Glutamate, when it […]

01/23/2017 / By Vicki Batts

MSG in food causes brain damage, obesity and other health risks

Monosodium glutamate, or MSG for short, is known for being a staple ingredient in prepackaged foodstuffs. Canned soups, for instance, are often loaded with MSG and other artificial ingredients. It’s common knowledge that some people are clearly negatively affected by it — migraines and dizziness are common after consumption, but it’s still widely consumed. After all, […]

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