Currently, there is a great demand in the consumption of processed foods. Its very high fat content and the numerous chemicals it contains have transformed a nutritious food into an artificial food that is harmful to our health.

Among the numerous additives that this type of food contains, is Monosodium glutamate (MSG). This additive is also called “umami”.

Umami is a flavor found naturally in meats, mushrooms or spinach; but in the case of the accused, This flavor is obtained through a chemical compound that enhances and improves the flavor of processed foods.

Therefore, what it does is trick our body into believing that food is fresh and therefore, preserves all its nutrients.

How does monosodium glutamate affect us?

In consumption of products that include this additive, it can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, muscle spasms, etc... because MSG is a neurotoxin that damages the nervous system and overstimulates neurons, leading them to a state of exhaustion. The overstimulation it produces is such that in some cases, it even kills some of them.

It also affects the brain causing physical ailments in case the level of glutamate in the blood is very high.

How to avoid its consumption

To avoid consuming this additive, you must read the labeling carefully of any processed product, searching for the terms “monosodium glutamate”, “flavor enhancer” or “E-621”.

It is also recommended that you read the labels of other products, even if they are not food products, as they may also contain a small amount of this additive.

In Luis Gil, all our range of products is ecological, 100% natural and free of any additives of this type.

And did you know how harmful monosodium glutamate is?