The debate over monosodium glutamate (MSG) rages on. Once blamed for ailments like headaches and asthma, recent studies debunk many of the myths surrounding MSG. A study with 130 volunteers found ...

For example, if you eat an MSG-enriched meal that contains meat, the increased protein may cause fullness. More research is ...

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a common flavor additive that has a reputation for being harmful to your health. While some people may be more sensitive to MSG than others, experts generally ...

If you’re still afraid of the seasoning MSG giving you headaches, you’ve bought into a decades-old myth: MSG isn’t causing it, and it’s not actually “bad for you” the way you were told ...

MSG stands for monosodium glutamate. It’s the sodium salt of glutamic acid, a common amino acid naturally found in many foods and our bodies, says Stephani Johnson, D.C.N., R.D.N., a professor ...

For years, advertising and media connected the ingredient to “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.” Here’s what led to the misconception—and how MSG is being reclaimed today.

If you've heard that MSG—a popular flavor enhancer—is bad for you, you may have been misinformed, according to a food scientist on TikTok. 'Wait until they learn MSG comes from vegetables.' ...

According to The Food Infodemic Report by the Ajinomoto Group, 20% of people in the United States avoid eating Chinese food because they’re concerned about the side effects of MSG.“An entire ...