Monosodium glutamate [MSG] can be regarded as the Monosodium salt of amino acid which functions as a flavouring agent used in cooking.
{popularly know as Maggi in my locality}. It comes in various forms and package. It works just to enhances flavor in food and makes it taste better while it also comes with a bad aftermath that is very deteriorating.
The truth after series of confirmed findings reveals that this seasoning occurs naturally in many fresh foods like meat, vegetables, mushrooms, tomatoes etc.
Naturally, it is also embedded in some parts of the human organs.
Although some people consume MSG without any side effects while some falls the victim of an allergic reaction to it following with symptoms like
Dizziness
Thirst
Headaches
Abdominal disorder
Retarded brain development during infant stage
Obesity
The pictorial representation below gives the result observed when a rat was fed with MSG and the other without MSG. Clearly the pictorial representation depicts that the MSG fed rat becomes OBESED. in a nutshell the so called "MAGGI" is also implicated in weight gain. [picture from Google image]
Many scientists believes MSG stimulates glutamate receptor on the tongue which eventually enhances a meat-like flavors.
It is of paramount importance that you reduce the rate of Maggi intake most especially NOODLES fans.
As you all celebrate this festive season make sure you outsmart the slow killer MSG or Maggi. Stay in good health.