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M. S. G.

Monosodium Gluamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid.  When plant and animal products are processed, hydrolyzed, autolyzed, modified, fermented, etc., proteins are often broken down into their building blocks known as amino acids, thus freeing up the MSG.  Only when it is freed from it's natural protein form through food processing does it have the ability to stimulate our brain receptors or cause symptoms." 

MSG has been linked with Chronic Fatigue.   MSG is a neurotransmitter which is "a substance that stimulates the brain-cell activity".   Unfortunately, the brain cells can be overexcited and burn themselves out. This form of glutamate can become toxic and begins destroying cells in your body. 

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