From MSGTRUTH.ORG:
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Latest MSG study in rural China shows that MSG DOES contribute to obesity in humans, regardless of caloric intake and activity
Diseases which may be exacerbated by MSG, are autism and any disease which is treated with the following commonly prescribed glutamate BLOCKERS - NBQX, Haloperidal, Baclofen, Riluzole, Tramadol, Tizanodine, Ibuprofen, Topiramate, Lamotragine, Memantine, Ketamine, and Lithium, as well as Vitamin B12, Vitamin E and Vitamin C.
Diseases which may be caused by MSG are obesity, Type II diabetes, and high blood pressure. In studies, HEALTHY mice were made obese and leptin resistant, and AMPK was activated. Animal studies also showed that glutamate constricts blood vessels. It acts as a calcium channel OPENER, and increased appetite in healthy animals by 40% by acting on the hypothalamus. Those taking calcium channel blockers may be interested in knowing that MSG COUNTERACTS the most often prescribed medications for high blood pressure - calcium channel blockers.
Consequently, if you think you are immune from the effects of MSG because you don't have the autism genes, or the Alzheimer's genes, or high blood pressure, note that free glutamic acid acts on the pancreas to secrete insulin and acts to stimulate hunger by targeting the amygdala and hypothalamus and creates valium-like GABA in otherwise HEALTHY folks.
Bon Appetit`,