Comments on: MSG – Slowly Killing America

By: Microwave Cart

Microwave Cart — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:38:33 +0000

i always do some heavy lifting and body building exercises and protein foods are my priority on my diet ~;”

By: Archie Hill

Archie Hill — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:55:47 +0000

whey protein is really needed by the muscles so that they can repair damage tissues -,~

By: Cole Powell

Cole Powell — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:02:49 +0000

Does anyone have a complete list of protein foods ?-`:

By: Roger

Roger — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:45:18 +0000

Hey Tamara,
One of the best whey proteins is Source Naturals True Whey.

By: Roger

Roger — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:43:48 +0000

Hey Tamara,
There isn’t any reason not to use it if you think your diet isn’t supplying enough.
I wouldn’t rely on it as a daily source because your probably getting enough if you eat meat and dairy anyway. Raw nuts are a good source also and supply you with a great variety of fatty acids. I would suggest you use the protein drink as an addition to a meal of plenty of veggies and don’t use more than 20 grams at a time.

By: Tamara Fitz

Tamara Fitz — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:45:44 +0000

Is Whey Factors (brand) 100% natural whey protein safe to take for protein boost during pregnancy?

By: Tamara of VA

Tamara of VA — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:08:41 +0000

I was just wondering, bottom line, if Whey Protein powder and Hemp Protein powder are okay for boosting protein intake. I am pregnant and am just using it to help me reach the required 100g protein daily for pregnancy… (i eat meat and other protein sources, but not enough)I just don’t want to be feeding my baby MSG (because i know MSG crosses the placental barrier).
I am doing research on the topic but am trying to get a quick answer becasue i already bought the stuff but don’t want to take it until i know for sure.

By: Roger

Roger — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:14:44 +0000

Hey Jeane/Michele,
Don’t feel bad, it’s a confusing topic. On my video I say the following “may” contain MSG. Some people say all soy does because it contains glutamic acid which is what MSG is a derivative of. I don’t agree. In fact glutamic acid is part of all protein food, even plant protein and usually the largest amount of any amino in it. But that is different than glutamic acid manufactured and made into MSG and added to foods in large amounts. As part of soy protein or any other protein it has to be digested and assembled as part of a protein chain and excess glutamic acid is excreted. MSG is in free form and not digested as a protein and absorbed differently. For instance you might get 4 grams in a big shake or a burger, but 30 grams in a can of soup. That’s a huge difference. Also as I said even plant protein has glutamic acid. Hemp protein has 2 grams per 11 grams of protein. You can have whey protein, soy protein and maltodextrin without MSG but again all protein has glutamic acid.
most of the ingredients listed as “may” contain, can either have MSG as an ingredient or not. It’s all up to the manufacturer. For more info go to the following link and be sure to pay attention to the headings.
http://truthinlabeling.org
As far as my credentials, look under Pages at the right side of this page and click on “About”. It’s nice to know someone thinks I know so much. Be well.

By: Michele

Michele — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:11:56 +0000

Hi Roger:

I’m a Nikken consultant, and was very excited to get the “MSG List”. I’ve been looking for this for years. I’ve often wondered what all those un-familiar ingredients in some products I buy were. This blog clears some of this uncertainty up.

I do have a question, I’m checking all my pantry products and have noticed Nikken’s Viamin Shake Mix has whey protein concentrate, soy protein isolate,sodium caseinate, maltodextrin, artificial flavor of chocolate. You had mentioned that these ingreients with the exception of sodium caseinate often contain MSG, and to avoid the sodium caseinate. Is this the case with the Nikken Nutritional Products?

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:56:10 +0000

Hi Roger,
Thanks so much for this very important information. This will really help me to choose healthier foods for my family. I would never buy foods that listed msg among the ingredients, and I had assumed that food companies had phased it out — now I know better!
Susan