Elena, good afternoon! What harm does monosodium glutamate cause to the body?

There is no scientifically proven harm. Monosodium glutamate is widely known as a taste enhancer "activates" recipes in the "center" of the tongue so the taste becomes bright and rich, as practice shows it can be addictive

Not Elena, but I will answer. Monosodium glutamate is a salt of glutamic acid. Glutamic acid is one of 20 vital amino acids, the very ones of which we are built. Draw your own conclusions.

The oversaturation of the body with glutamate leads to the fact that it interferes with the fight against free radicals (reactive harmful oxygen species).

Internal antioxidants do not cope with their task, free radicals formed in large quantities destroy cellular membranes that serve as a kind of cell protection, resulting in accelerated aging and oncological diseases.

Food provoking - the growth of glutamate salts of glutamic acid are actively added to sausages, smoked meats, semi-finished products, canned food, as well as to sets of spices and seasonings.

E621-622 found in pickles, foods containing citric acid, tofu, parmesan cheese, roquefort, legumes (peas, soybeans), tomato and wine grape juices, flavored crackers, chips, crackers, ketchup, mayonnaise ...