Coke plus MSG can be an aphrodisiac, what is the truth?

Can cola and MSG be an aphrodisiac? Is this statement really true? Regarding this statement, let’s see what the experts say.

Lin Xia, a national first-level public nutritionist, told reporters that if we first look at the ingredient list of the product, MSG is monosodium glutamate. The online post stated that "people who drink this formula beverage will feel hot and excited." This may be what is called "monosodium glutamate syndrome."

In North America, there have been reports of symptoms such as drowsiness, rapid heartbeat, headache, and chest tightness after dining at Chinese restaurants. Researchers believe that this is because patients have consumed too much MSG and call this condition "monosodium glutamate syndrome." Because it is often associated with Chinese restaurants, it is also called "Chinese restaurant syndrome."

However, the symptoms of drowsiness and accelerated heartbeat are similar to the manifestations of a person's "elevated emotions" and may be mistaken by netizens as "aphrodisiac effects."

However, the latest research shows that the so-called "monosodium glutamate syndrome" has little to do with MSG, but is caused by microbial contamination or the mixing of multiple ingredients.

In 1987, the 19th meeting of the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization recognized MSG as a reliable food additive.

The main ingredients of cola are carbonation, sweeteners, caramel and some natural flavorings. When mixed with monosodium glutamate (MSG), no chemical changes will occur and no new substances will be produced, so it is impossible to bring about an "aphrodisiac" effect.

So, will adding MSG to cola cause harm to the human body?

Nutritionist Lin Xia said that cola has a high sugar content and excessive consumption can easily cause tooth decay, obesity and abnormal blood sugar. In addition, cola also contains phosphoric acid, which can easily cause calcium loss in the human body. MSG is monosodium glutamate. One spoonful of MSG is equivalent to one-third spoonful of salt. Salt can increase blood pressure and cause calcium loss. Adding MSG to cola will not produce miraculous effects. Excessive consumption will cause excessive intake of sugar and salt, which will have adverse effects on the body. Lin Xia reminded readers that food combinations must follow the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents: food diversity and reasonable combinations to ensure balanced nutrition.

Five of the best aphrodisiac foods

asparagus. Asparagus's phallic appearance fits the visual criteria for an "aphrodisiac," and its nutrients, once absorbed, also have great aphrodisiac properties. Experts say that eating asparagus can irritate the urinary tract and cause an itchy sensation, which can make men want to find relief through sex.

Avocado, also known as avocado. Its graceful shape easily reminds people of male genitals or the graceful body curves of women. Its creamy and smooth texture can also stimulate sexual desire. So, couples can try making an apple avocado salad.

ginger. Ginger can thin the blood and enable the body to respond quickly to sexual stimulation. Ginger also aids digestion, and if you have a large meal, eating ginger is very helpful in maintaining sexual desire.

Oyster. The process of eating oysters is itself very arousing, and they are also rich in zinc, which is good for improving sexual desire. Experts say that oysters feel very stimulating in the mouth and are a magical food that can stimulate desire.

chocolate. The main ingredient of chocolate is cocoa, which can stimulate the production of serotonin and dopamine in the human body, which can produce "feel good" hormones. It also contains phenylethylamine, which is produced in large quantities in the brain when people fall in love. The chocolate melts very easily in the mouth, and the process is very arousing. Chocolate is also a great gift to express love. If you give your lover a creative chocolate gift, he will definitely like it very much.