Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Glutamate is a major excitory neurotransmitter involved in facilitation of memory and learning; however excess glutamate can lead to various health problems including memory loss, mood changes and

Glutamate is a major excitory neurotransmitter involved in facilitation of memory and learning; however excess glutamate can lead to various health problems including memory loss, mood changes and

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) and the health problems it causes in some people.

Contributor: Melissa Washington
Published: May 10, 2011

MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a chemical that's added to a lot of food such as processed meat and Chinese food.

MSG is used as a food additive and commonly marketed as a flavor enhancer.