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Are you looking
for a magic substance that will increase your appetite, give you insatiable
food cravings, put on weight without increasing your food intake? No? Well
you’re probably eating any number of foods each day that will do just that.
According to John E. Erb, author of “The Slow Poisoning of America”, there
may be an actual chemical responsible for the massive obesity epidemic, and
that chemical may be Monosodium Glutamate, commonly known as MSG. Scientists
routinely use MSG to make lab animals fat for research purposes. When given
MSG, animals will become obese without any increase in their food intake. In
studies done on rats and mice, MSG triples the amount of insulin the
pancreas creates, causing them to become obese.
MSG appears to affect the hunger and
weight control center of the brain
Studies done with monkeys, dating as far back as 1969, found that MSG causes
lesions in the hypothalamus, the portion of the brain that is recognized to
affect weight control (as well as functions of the nervous system). Damage
to the hypothalamus has been recreated in test after test. And the bad news
for humans is that, based on tests of blood plasma levels, humans are 20
times more sensitive to MSG than monkeys; and children are 4 times more
sensitive to MSG than adults. Neonatal exposure to MSG causes a
permanent reduction in the secretion of growth hormone, leading to stunted
growth and irreversible obesity.
But the dangers of MSG aren’t limited to
obesity...
People’s reactions will vary depending on their sensitivity to MSG. Although
some may experience no discernable symptoms, long term neurological damage
can occur to anyone who ingests it. MSG has been linked to diabetes, stroke,
epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stomach disorders, fatigue, depression,
headaches and migraines, grand mal seizures, irregular or rapid heart beat,
nausea and vomiting, numbness in the finger tips, autism, ADD/HD,
Asthma-like symptoms, fibromyalgia type pain, disorientation and confusion,
and degenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
MSG has no nutritional value…and has been
found to be “addictive”
Most people have heard of MSG, mainly in connection with Chinese food, but
few realize how widely it is used in today’s processed foods. MSG is a food
manufacturer’s dream because they can use a reduced amount of a food, add
some cheap MSG and fillers, and get a “big” taste while saving money. MSG
works by stimulating taste buds and changing the perception of how a food
tastes. It intensifies and enhances flavor and odor appeal, lessens the
acidity of certain foods, such as tomatoes, suppresses bitterness and
sourness, enhances the flavor of bland tasting low-fat foods, has excellent
storage properties, and is a useful blending agent for preparations
requiring mixed spices. MSG stretches the flavor of ingredients, thereby
lowering production costs. But probably the biggest advantage to food
manufacturers is the “addictive” qualities of MSG. Many people experience
increased hunger, and cravings, (in addition to water retention, swelling,
irritability, and fatigue) within one hour, to one day after eating foods
filled with MSG. A study of the elderly showed that they ate more food when
it contained MSG. Maybe that’s why you can’t stop eating those chips and
snack foods once you’ve started!
The affects of MSG are compounded by continued ingestion all day long, from
a wide variety of different manufactured products. McDonalds, Burger King,
Taco Bell, and many sit-down chair restaurants such as TGIF, Chilis, Denny’s
and Applebees use MSG in abundance. At Kentucky Fried Chicken, MSG was found
to be in every chicken dish, salad dressing, and gravy. And you’ll find it
on the labels of many of America’s favorite foods, like, Doritos, Lays
potato chips, Top Ramen, Hamburger Helper, canned gravies, frozen prepared
meals, and salad dressings (especially the low fat ones). Countless
restaurants receive many of their key entrees, sauces, salad dressings,
soups and more from suppliers who offer pre-prepared, pre-packaged and ready
to heat menu selections. These are the items to watch out for. If a
restaurant isn’t purchasing fresh produce and ingredients, and preparing
each dish from scratch, then you can count on them containing MSG.
What about foods labeled “No MSG”
Some foods advertise “No MSG”, or No added MSG”, but actually contain large
amounts of a hidden MSG derivative, called “free glutamate”. Many people
experience adverse reactions but are not aware that the cause may be
exposure to this substance, free glutamate, which is created in
manufacturing processes. When any product contains at least 79% free
glutamic acid it must be called MSG. Quantities of less than this amount, do
not fall under MSG labeling restrictions, and can be called any number of
innocent sounding names, such as “natural flavoring”. In larger quantities,
free glutamate is toxic to everyone, but for those who cannot metabolize it
effectively, even very small doses can act like a poison. MSG stimulates or
damages glutamate receptors, making them more sensitive to subsequent
ingestion of MSG. Science suggests that free glutamates may act as a “slow
neurotoxin” with damage, such as dementia, only becoming apparent years
later.
Identifying MSG can be difficult
The tricky part for consumers is that current labeling allows for free
glutamate to be hidden under more than 40 different names making it
extremely difficult for MSG sensitive individuals to identify. (see the list
at the end of this article). Some common names are natural flavoring,
natural chicken flavoring, natural turkey flavoring, etc., or basically any
new name a manufacturer chooses. For example, hydrolyzed vegetable protein,
another name for free glutamate, is widely used in many manufactured food
products. Brain lesions have been produced again and again experimentally
using hydrolyzed vegetable protein. Also, it has been determined that when
these substances are combined together, as can be found in the lengthy
ingredient list of many prepared foods, they become much more toxic than
when used individually. Commercial soups, sauces, and gravies that are in
liquid forms are even more toxic than solid forms, because liquids
are rapidly absorbed and attain high concentrations in the blood.
(FYI: Carageenan, a widely used MSG related food
additive found in ice cream, dairy products, baked goods, yogurt, and
some margarines, is used by researchers when they want to promote cancer
growth in their experiments. Carageenan is documented to actually grow
cancer cells, and manufacturers are putting it in our food!)
Dairy foods and lactose intolerance:
The presence of free glutamate in pasteurized dairy products has resulted in
adverse reactions that have led many people to erroneously believe they are
lactose intolerant. For MSG sensitive individuals, the most common problem
in dairy products appears to be from a free glutamate identified on labels
as “Carageenan”. It can be found in most whipped cream, chocolate milk,
buttermilk, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream and ice-cream.
What is the difference in manufactured
“free” glutamate,
and natural “bound” glutamate?
Man-Made “Free” Glutamate: Glutamic acid that has been freed from
protein through a manufacturing process, prior to being ingested.
Natural “Bound” Glutamate: Created by the body as a natural part of
the digestion of protein.
Many defenders of MSG like to point out that glutamate, or glutamic acid, is
naturally occurring in the body. But people only express MSG sensitivity
when glutamic acid has been freed from protein, by a man-made process, prior
to ingestion. The body’s natural “bound” glutamic acid is made of L-glutamic
acid only, an important and necessary substance, which is handled very
differently by the body than the man-made, manufactured free glutamate.
Naturally occurring “bound” glutamate, exists in very, very small
concentrations and is slowly broken down and absorbed by the body, so it can
be utilized by muscle tissue, before toxic concentrations can build up.
Manufactured free glutamate, found in processed food, is presented in
substantially higher concentrations than can possibly be utilized by the
body. At these higher concentrations, cell death, known as excitotoxicity,
is triggered by a rapid cascade of reactions. Excess stimulation causes a
rapid firing of impulses repetitively, until the point of cell death…hence
the name excitotoxin. According to a study done by the University of
Pennsylvania “Children under the age of 5 are particularly vulnerable.
Constant exposure to low levels of food additives could permanently alter
hormone secretion. Such effects could unknowingly affect the efficacy of
drug therapy or the susceptibility to chemically induced cancers in
adulthood.”
The amount of manufactured free glutamate created is dependent on the method
used to produce it. It can be found in anything protein-fortified, enzyme
fortified, and fermented. Manufactured free glutamate can be created by many
methods such as autolysis, hydrolysis, enzymolysis, and/or fermentation. If
the manufacturing process is acid hydrolysis, carcinogenic propanols will be
included as contaminants, which creates an additional cause for concern.
With the ever increasing demand for processed foods, each year the FDA
approves more and more chemicals for use in foods…but how many of these
chemicals are neurotoxic and/or carcinogenic? Only the future can tell.
MSG has been found to cause serious damage
to several areas of the brain
It has been clearly demonstrated that free glutamate places humans at risk,
and plays a critical role in the development of several neurological
disorders, but the FDA dismisses much of this extensive research. Numerous
complaints have been filed since its initial use began in the 1940’s. By
1948 many major food suppliers were using MSG, and since then, its use has
doubled each decade. The average American now consumes 1.92 pounds of MSG
each year.
According to Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., author of “Excitotoxins: The Taste
That Kills”, “…excitotoxins play a critical role in the development of
several neurological disorders including migraines, seizures, infections,
abnormal neural development, certain endocrine disorders, neuropsychiatric
disorders, learning disorders in children, AIDS dementia, episodic violence,
lyme borreliosis, hepatic encephalopathy, specific types of obesity, and
especially the neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS, Parkinson's disease,
Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, and olivopontocerebellar
degeneration”.
Will the “blood-brain barrier” protect you
from dangerous MSG?
Another argument used by the MSG industry is that glutamate cannot enter the
brain because of the “blood-brain barrier”. But there are several areas that
normally do not have a barrier system, one of which includes the
hypothalamus. High concentrations of blood glutamate, coming from
manufactured foods, are able to enter the brain by seeping through this
unprotected area by way of the hypothalamus or other circumventricular
organs. In studies, one of the most consistent findings relating to MSG
exposure was damage to the hypothalamus.
Good news for healthy people and another
reason to continue taking Vital Earth products…
Good news for health conscious people is that free radical scavengers have
successfully blocked excitotoxin destruction. Fulvic is one of the most
powerful free radical scavengers currently known to science. Also, the
extent of excitotoxin damage is heavily dependent on the energy state of the
cell. Cells with normal energy are very resistant to toxins. The electrical
and chemical balances within the cell can be created and controlled by
electrolytes. As well as being a powerful antioxidant, fulvic is also
one of the most powerful natural electrolytes known to man. So when cells
are challenged with toxic substances, like MSG, fulvic may be one of
the best defenses available for restoring the healthy electrical potential
that was once normal to cells. Fulvic is also a powerful de-toxifier.
It scavenges heavy metals, toxins, pollutants, chemicals, and more, and
flushes them from the system.
What is Fulvic?
Fulvic, a natural ionic molecule, is rapidly being recognized as an
important key in many scientific breakthroughs of the 21st century. Fulvic is one of the most crucial factors in the reversal and prevention of
disease, as well as the maintenance of good health. Nature made it
abundantly obtainable, but like many things, man has interfered with this
vital process and it is no longer available in adequate quantities in the
foods we eat. You must provide your body with this essential component
through supplementation
Fulvic’s function is to balance and energize all cell life and
biological properties it comes in contact with. If you can restore
individual cells to their normal chemical balance and electrical potential,
then you have given those cells life. Fulvic also greatly enhances
enzyme development and reactions in cells. Now you can see why it’s called
“Nature’s Miracle Molecule”. Because we felt fulvic was so important,
we bottled it in its pure, unaltered form, Fulvic Mineral Complex, and added
it to our other 2 liquid formulas, Super Multi, and Gluco Matrix. For
an in-depth report that explains exactly what fulvic is, and what it
does for the body, go to:
What is Fulvic and what does it do for the body?
Vital Earth products that contain Fulvic:
Fulvic Mineral Complex—32 oz. Liquid:
100% fulvic in solution, with 68-74 complexed and dissolved, ionic, all
natural, plant derived minerals. Fulvic facilitates the interactions
that allow nutrients to be transported directly into the cells, just as
nature intended. (Alkaline pH of 7.0 to 7.8 -with recent batches testing as
high as 8.9)
Super Multi—32 oz. Liquid: 16 high potency combination multi
vitamins, 21 amino acids, anti-oxidants, and energy and brain boosting
Gingko Biloba. To maximize absorption and utilization, approximately 1/3 of
this formula is fulvic minerals. Sweetened with healthy xylitol and
stevia.
Gluco Matrix—32 oz. Liquid: Maximum strength liquid joint and
arthritis support with the vital ingredients needed for pain relief, and the
formation of healthy joints, tendons, ligaments, bone matrix and cartilage.
Contains: Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, and Vitamin C. Of course
Gluco Matrix also contains a high concentration of fulvic minerals to
increase absorption.
Cal Mag Liquid—32 oz. Liquid: Highly
absorbable Calcium and Magnesium in liquid form, plus the essential
co-factors necessary for maximum absorption; Vitamin D, Phosphorous, and
Fulvic. 5 different forms of calcium to assure the highest
assimilation possible.
Cal Mag Capsules—240 Capsules: 3 Superior forms of calcium,
plus Phosphorous, Potassium, Vitamins C and D, and Fulvic minerals.
Pre-chelated for superior absorption.
Vital Greens Capsules—180
Capsules: A concentrated blend of nature's most nutrient dense fresh greens.
Juiced at their peak of maturity, dried at low temperature, and
unpasteurized to preserve all the phytonutrients at their height of
nutrition.
Hidden names and sources of MSG
(see note below for further clarification)
enzyme modified
annatto
Anything “enriched”
anything fermented
anything protein fortified
anything ultra pasteurized
autolyzed yeast
barley malt
broth
bouillon
calcium caseinate
carrageen
caramel flavoring
Corn syrup
Corn syrup solids
Cornstarch
Dough conditioners
Dry milk solids
flavoring
natural flavoring,
gelatin
gums
hydrolyzed oat flour
hydrolyzed vegetable
hydrolyzed protein
malt extract, maltodextrin
Malt flavoring
Milk powder
Modified food starch
natural flavors
Natural chicken, beef, or pork pectin
plant protein extract
potassium glutamate
Protease, protease enzymes
Rice syrup
seasonings
sodium caseinate
soy protein
Soy protein isolate
soy sauce or extract
stock
textured protein
Vegetable gum
Vitamin “enriched”
Wheat, rice or oat protein
whey protein
Whey protein isolate
yeast extract
yeast food
Yeast nutrients
An
important message about labeling, and who you can trust...
Many times regulations will allow a manufacturer to create names for their
ingredients, such as "natural flavoring", for example, when in fact the
ingredient could contain as much as 78% MSG. This is why we suggest
only eating non-processed foods purchased from reputable suppliers.
Conscientious, health oriented stores such as Vitamin Cottage, Wild Oats and
Whole Foods, etc. have strict requirements for ingredient content so you can
generally trust that if a product is approved for sale in their store it has
undergone intense scrutiny. This same principal will apply to
reputable supplement manufacturers also. Several of our liquid
products are flavored to mask the strong taste of the high potency
ingredients. We use only natural fruit derived flavorings, which are
labeled as such. Please be assured that there are absolutely no MSG derivatives in any of our products.
Those disreputable
companies who use deceptive labeling practices make it difficult for the
rest of us. We face a daily battle to keep our customers informed of
these health hazards, and to supply information about our own healthy
manufacturing and precise labeling practices. We realize it is very
difficult for the consumers to know what they are actually getting when they
purchase a product. It's sad that we all have to be such watchdogs
against the people who supply our foods today, but that it is the harsh
reality with manufacturers who are motivated solely by profit with little concern for their customers' health.
Books on the dangers of “excitotoxins”: Artificial
sweeteners, MSG
“Sweet Deception”, by Joseph Mercola (web site:
http://www.mercola.com
“Slow poisoning of America”, by John E. Erb and Michelle Erb
“Battling the MSG myth”, by Debby Anglesey (web site:
http://www.msgmyth.com
“Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills”, Dr. Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
(web sites:
http://www.blaylockreport.com
http://www.russellblaylockmd.com
—home page for reports, newsletter)
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