What can be used instead of MSG

Sometimes, many people say that MSG is a harmful food and it is not recommended for us to eat it often. However, if there is no MSG in the dishes, they will not taste as good as we imagined and will be difficult to swallow. Therefore, we should have some items that can replace MSG. This is not only convenient and healthy, but also can make our diet smoother and increase the pleasure of eating. So, what can be used to replace MSG?

1. Is MSG the same as monosodium glutamate?

First understand! What is MSG? Early MSG was extracted from seaweed or plants and is one of the naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. It is now mostly produced by fermentation. After heating, it is released and combined with salt in food to form sodium glutamate. Therefore, it should be treated like salt. Patients with kidney, poor metabolism and other related diseases must control their consumption. Taking a 60 kg adult as an example, the upper limit of daily dosage is 7.2 grams, equivalent to 0.12 grams per kilogram of body weight.

High-flavor MSG is healthier: Although high-flavor MSG is also called "MSG", its chemical composition is different from that of MSG. It is composed of a combination of nucleotides and some amino acids. Although it is more expensive than ordinary MSG, it is six to ten times fresher than traditional MSG. You will still feel uncomfortable if you eat too much, so it should still be used in moderation.

2. The disadvantages and harms of eating too much MSG to the body:

1. When too much MSG is consumed, various nerve functions in the human body will be inhibited, resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness, muscle spasms, etc.

2. When too much MSG is consumed, people may feel thirsty, irritable, and confused.

3. When too much MSG is consumed, some people with sensitive constitutions may even experience bone pain and muscle weakness.

4. Eating too much MSG will inhibit the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone by the hypothalamus of the human body, hindering bone development, and the impact on children is particularly significant.

5. If you consume MSG frequently, your retina may become thinner after many years, and in severe cases, it may lead to blindness.

6. Adults who consume too much MSG will suffer from hair loss.

Because the main ingredient of MSG is monosodium glutamate, which can be decomposed into glutamate during the digestion process and can be converted into an inhibitory neurotransmitter through enzyme catalysis in the brain tissue, thus affecting physical health. Moreover, under high temperatures, MSG will also produce chemical components that are harmful to the body. MSG contains sodium. Excessive intake can lead to high blood pressure. People with hypertension, kidney disease, edema and other diseases should eat less or no MSG.