A STUDIES ON MONOSODIUM L- GLUTAMATE TOXICITY IN ANIMAL MODELS- A REVIEW

This review assesses many of the health implications and toxicity associated with monosodium glutamate (MSG) in animal models. MSG is the sodium salt of the amino acid responsible for their savoury taste of the food. The prevalence of this salt as a food additive in Asian, American and European cuisine and other diets. Debate over the healthiness of MSG and its effects on human obesity and other health problems has led to a negative public...