"Sheldon" > wrote in message
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On Sep 11, 3:19�pm, Wayne Boatwright >
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> On Thu 11 Sep 2008 11:56:21a, Dimitri told us...
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> > "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
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> >> On Thu 11 Sep 2008 11:40:12a, Dimitri told us...
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> >>> "James" > wrote in message
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> >>>>I know it's supposed to be bad for you
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> >>> Where in the world did you hear that? �Bad for you.
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> >>> Not true.
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> >>> Dimitri
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> >> It can be if you're hypersensitive to it. Some people are.
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> >> � � � � � � Wayne Boatwright
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> > There is so much naturally occurring as well as in processed foods that
> > I sincerely doubt there is such a thing as being hyper sensitive to MSG.
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> > �http://www.glutamate.org/media/A_nat...rt_of_food.asp
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> >http://www.glutamate.org/Media/Glutamate_Faqs.asp
> > Q1 � �What is MSG?
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> > A1 � �Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, an
> > amino acid which is present in all protein.
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> > Q2 � �How is it made?
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> > A2 � �Glutamate is produced through fermentation, a process used in
> > making beer, vinegar, soy sauce and yogurt. The process begins with
> > natural products such as molasses from sugar cane or sugar beets and
> > food starch from tapioca or cereals.
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> > Q3Does the human body metabolize monosodium glutamate added to foods
> > differently from the glutamate occurring naturally in foods?
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> > A3 � �No. The glutamate naturally present in food and the glutamate
> > derived from MSG are identical. They are digested and absorbed in the
> > same way from the intestine. Once they are ingested, our bodies make no
> > distinction between glutamate from foods such as tomatoes and glutamate
> > from MSG. In fact, research has shown that glutamate from food or from
> > MSG is important for the normal functioning of the digestive system.
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> > Q4 � �Will the addition of more MSG make food taste better?
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> > A4 � �The taste of MSG, like the taste of salt, has a self-limiting
> > characteristic. Only a small amount of MSG is needed to achieve optimum
> > flavor. Further addition of MSG has little or no beneficial effect.
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> > Q5 � �Does MSG allow food manufacturers to substitute inferior or poor
> > quality ingredients for high quality ingredients?
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> > A5 � �No. MSG can only enhance the original taste of good food.
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> > Q6 � �In which foods is MSG used?
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> > A6 � �MSG can be used in many savory dishes, on meat, fish, poultry and
> > many vegetables, and in sauces, soups and marinades.
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> > Q7 � �Is the amount of glutamate added to foods for flavor far greater
> > than the amount of glutamate found naturally in foods?
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> > A7 � �The glutamate added to foods for flavor represents only a small
> > fraction of the total amount of glutamate consumed in the average daily
> > diet. The average person consumes between 10 and 20 grams of glutamate
> > daily. The average added intake of glutamate from MSG amounts to just
> > 0.5 - 1.5 grams per day.
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> > Q8 � �Is MSG safe?
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> > A8 � �Yes. Research in Europe, the United States and Asia clearly shows
> > that MSG used in prepared foods or as a condiment is safe for humans of
> > all ages.
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> > Q9 � �Is MSG safe for infants?
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> > A9 � �Yes. Scientific studies show that infants metabolise MSG in just
> > the same way as adults. In fact, human breast milk contains a much
> > higher level of glutamate than cow's milk.
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> > Q10 � �Does MSG contain gluten?
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> > A10 � �No. MSG is gluten-free.
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> > Dimitri
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> Then I wonder what all those people who claim to be sensitive to MSG are
> really sensitive to.

They have the same affliction as you, sensitivity to the truth.

;-)

Dimitri