Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways When consumed in small amounts, MSG is not likely to harm your ...

If you're craving Chinese food or ramen, you might find yourself wondering—is MSG safe during pregnancy? MSG is often found in Asian cuisine and is associated with a rich, savory umami flavor. While ...

I remember the day in the late 1980s when I went out for Chinese food with friends, got a headache and blamed MSG. After all, everyone knew that MSG (aka monosodium glutamate) was the culprit behind ...

There are certain ingredients that are a scapegoat for developing uncomfortable symptoms after you eat—and MSG is one of them. The flavor enhancer has such a bad reputation that some foods even say on ...

Ajinomoto has defended the safety of flavor enhancer MSG against claims made in a citizen's petition filed by the nonprofit Truth in Labeling Campaign that urges the FDA to rescind the ingredient's ...