S1E01

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Monosodium glutamate (MSG) – It’s the ingredient we’ve been often cautioned to avoid. But is it really that bad for us, and are there any positive uses for it at all? Turns out, it has quite a thrilling backstory, and I can’t wait for you to hear it!

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References:

1. NYT Article: CRS Puzzles Doctors, May 1968 [thanks Rebecca for access into the archives!]

2. Safety Evaluation of Monosodium Glutamate

3. A review of the alleged health hazards of monosodium glutamate

4. Multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multiple-challenge evaluation of reported reactions to monosodium glutamate

5. Monosodium Glutamate Intake, Dietary Patterns and Asthma in Chinese Adults

6. Association of Diet and Headache

7. Statement On Food Additives And Developmental Neurotoxicity

8. WHO Food Additives Series 8

9. MSG Health Impacts and Sensitivity

10. The Long Fuse – This American Life

Special thanks:
Music: Dnl
Audio and Art: Farah Firzanah
Art: Amelia Loh

For the full transcript of the episode, download here.