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MSG vs Aspartame

We all know about both being excitatory chemicals and bad for our health. Which one is worse?
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msg in pork rinds?

do pork rinds contain high levels of msg? my friend said that they have been known to cause lucid dreams so i did some research and it said that this was because the high level of …
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If glutamic acid (MSG) is natural, why is it bad?

Glutamic acid is produced naturally in the human and mammalian body. It is naturally present in the meat we eat and is responsible for the pleasurable taste of 'umami' which makes …
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Is “spices” a code word for nasty stuff like MSG?

Just bought a seafood spice mix to go with the wild salmon that I microwaved for lunch (don't get me started!). It says: salt, spices, dehydrated garlic, paprika and dehydrated on …
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MSG causing muscle pain?

Ok, I don't know what I was thinking (or wasn't thinking), but I ate something the other day that had MSG in it. It was spelled out in the ing list (sausage). I was in a bind and h …
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How bad is MSG?

It is artificial and has been known to cause problems, but on what level would you put this cheat? In my mind I have some sugar/vegetable oil on the low end of the spectrum and glu …
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Hack to help to mitigate MSG reaction

Often when I eat MSG additives I have a bad reaction that is mainly neurological. I get really really fuzzy, can't think at all and my eyes look exhausted. This happens right after …
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Does Applebees use MSG or something?

I have been making great strides in cutting out any neofood or nonfood from my diet, and recently had to go out to eat at Applebees. I was certain that I made the right choice by …
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Any Pho Chain that does NOT use MSG?

As I found out in my cheap paleo options question my favorite Pho places use MSG. I had hoped to have Pho restaraunts as my go to eating out place but it is not to be. Are there A …
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Gluten and MSG bio/chemistry confusion?

Hey everyone - I hope someone here hear can answer this 2 part question for me :-) 1) How does the gluten protein survive high heat surfaces such as the grill? From what i unders …
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European meat and Deli Store???? Should I be concerned?

There is a European Meat/Deli/Grocery store near where I live and they have cheeses, sausages, ham etc. I really want to buy some cheese and sausage from there but I don't know if …
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Is MSG Just as Paleo as Salted BBQ? Should I get a Third Shaker? Please Help!

Preemptive apology: I know discussing MSG is tired and overdone, and I'm not trying to rehash the old arguments. Instead, I want to see if anyone can help me solve a dilemma that I …
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Have you become sensitive to MSG since going paleo?

I'm sure MSG was something I regularly consumed on previous SAD diet without noticeable effects. A couple months ago (after being paleo for 8 weeks) i went to a chinese buffet and …
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Are your tastebuds blown out?

I feel like my tasetbuds are much less sensitive than they used to be, and now that I've started eating Paleo/Primal I'm trying to stay away from too much salt. I think it's going …
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Autolyzed Yeast Extract… Consensus?

So Whole Foods had a blow-out sale on cases of Pacific Organic Kosher Chicken Broth. I bought a case, but somehow I didn't notice a particular ingredient in there- autolyzed yeast …