Hum Exp Toxicol December 2021 PMID 34560825

Monosodium glutamate causes hepato-cardiac derangement in male rats.

Arnab Banerjee, Sandip Mukherjee, Bithin Kumar Maji

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Abstract in brief

Consumption of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) at varying doses causes liver and heart damage in male rats, characterized by increased weight, lipid abnormalities, inflammation, and tissue damage.
All tested doses of MSG induced oxidative stress and disrupted redox balance, with the highest dose (600 mg/kg) causing the most severe effects.
The study suggests that MSG may negatively impact human health, especially if consumed excessively or secretly, and advises caution in its use in food preparation.]

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