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Monday, June 28, 2010

Excitotoxins?? Are you a label reader?

Looking up "Excitotoxicity" on Wikipedia it gives the definition that Excitotoxicity is the pathological process by which nerve cells are damaged and killed by glutamate and similar substances. Have you heard or do you know what excitotoxins are? Have you ever noticed that when eating out at a Chinese restaurant that sometimes on their menu you see that they advertise they don't use MonoSodium Glutamate (MSG). Russell L. Blaylock has a book out "Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills." In this book you will learn just how bad MSG is and how MSG pierces the blood-brain barrier and over stimulates the neurons of a brain to a deadly degree.
Check those labels for hidden MSG! Another reason to stay away from processed foods. The FDA does not recognize the immediate or long term danger of verious excitotxins being added to our food supply, such as MSG, hydrolyzed vegetable protein , and aspartame. We need to educate ourselves of the danger MSG and how it is disguised in forms such as natural flavoring, spices, yeast extract, textured protein, soy protein extract. Liquid forms of excitotoxins, as occurs in soups, gravies and diet soft drinks are more toxic than that added to solid foods because they are rapidly absorbed and reach higher blood levels.
There is solid research that has shown that ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Brain tumors, Depression, and rage disorder and paranoia have been linked to MSG and Aspartame.
On Dr Blaylock's website it talks about high consumption of aspartame adds an additional cardiac muscle toxin, methanol.

Hidden Sources of MSG in food

Food Additives that always contain MSG
Modosodium glutamate, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Hydrolyzed protein, Hydrolyzed Plant Protein, Plant protein extract, sodium caseinate, Calcium caseinate, Yeast extract, Textured protein (including TVP), Autolyzed yeast, Hydrolyzed oat flour, Corn oil.

Food Additives that frequently contain MSG
Malt extract, Malt flavoring, Bouillon, Broth, Stock, Flavoring, Natural flavors/flavoring, Natural beef or chicken flavorings, Seasonings, Spices

Food Additives that may contain MSG or Excitotoxins
Carrageenan, Enzymes, Soy protein concentrate, Soy protein isolate, Whey protein concentrate



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