Parasitic tapeworm larvae release glutamate and other excitatory molecules that can directly excite brain neurons.

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 ...

Global studies have linked frequent consumption in children to obesity, metabolic syndrome and nutrient deficiencies.

A very common food additive and taste enhancer is mono sodium glutamate (MSG), but this is just one of many additives which have this flavor enhancing property. Glutamate is an amino acid in the ...

Leveraging umami, particularly through using monosodium glutamate (MSG), enhances the overall taste profile, which allows for lower sodium content while maintaining flavor, said Haya Anabtawi ...

Breakfast cereals, a heavily marketed, highly processed mainstay of the American diet, especially among children, are becoming less healthy, filled with increasing amounts of sugar, fat and sodium ...

We are indebted to Dr. Jesse Greenstein for a supply of sterile arginine hydrochloride solution and to the Sherman Laboratories for the sodium glutamate solution.

Concerns as unbranded monosodium glutamate floods markets Some years ago, healthy eating was a topic for cranks, and to most people, healthy food meant tasteless food.

Monosodium glutamate (MSG), also known as sodium glutamate, is a flavor enhancer that is widely used to promote/intensify and enhance savoury taste and flavors in sauces, meats, broths, soups, and ...

“MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is the chemical name for a single sodium molecule attached to the amino acid, glutamate,” says Cara Harbstreet, MS, RD, LD, registered dietitian, owner of Street ...

The WHO has released new guidelines to reduce sodium intake, recommending lower-sodium salt substitutes to lower blood pressure and cardiovascular risks.