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Is MSG Bad for You? - Reactions
- Published_at:2014-08-25
- Category:Science & Technology
- Channel:Reactions
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- description: Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Few ingredients come with as much baggage as MSG. Otherwise known as monosodium glutamate, the compound has had a bad reputation for nearly 50 years, so we at Reactions felt it was time to clear its name. In this video, we debunk MSG myths and explain why the scientific consensus is that this flavor enhancer, known for its savory umami flavor, is perfectly safe for the vast majority of people. For more on MSG's undeserved reputation, check out this great infographic from our friends at Compound Interest: http://www.compoundchem.com/2014/08/25/msg More reading on MSG's undeserved bad rep: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/11/17/245728214/msg-seasoned-for-a-comeback http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/its-the-umami-stupid-why-the-truth-about-msg-is-so-easy-to-swallow-180947626/?no-ist http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/monosodium-glutamate/faq-20058196 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/05/dining/05glute.html http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2005/jul/10/foodanddrink.features3 Find us on all these places: Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://facebook.com/ACSReactions Twitter! http://twitter.com/ACSReactions CC Music by Pure Natural Like this episode? Check out these other Reactions episodes on common compounds: The Science of Caffeine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJw8r_YWJ9k How does Tylenol Work? The Truth Is, We Don’t Know... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJw8r_YWJ9k Leave your chemistry questions in the comments!
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