Monosodium Glutamate

Glutamate functions as a major neurotransmitter in the brain. MSG increases insulin levels. MSG is linked to chronic pain, headaches, migraines, chronic fatigue, and sleep disturbances. Glutamate is a naturally occurring amino acid found in foods such as soy sauce and parmesan cheese. MSG is pervasive in commercial and fast foods including KFC, Chick-fil-A, Doritos, Pringles, canned soups, bouillon cubes, and frozen processed foods. MSG is the compound used in laboratory obesity experiments to reliably induce weight gain in mice.