Creating obesity with MSG: the Slow Poisoning of America
Gerson Healing Newsletter, Sept-Oct, 2006 by Charlotte Gerson
John Erb, a long time research assistant at the University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont. Canada, discovered that no strain of rats or mice is naturally obese. In order to do studies on obesity in animals, the scientists had to create obese animals to use in diabetes test studies. In hundreds of studies around the world it was described that obese mice and rats were created. The way to do this is by injecting them with MSG (monosodium glutamate) when they are first born. The MSG triples the amount of insulin the pancreas creates, causing animals to become obese. These animals are referred to as “MSG-Treated Rats.”
Upon making this discovery, John Erb checked the cupboards in his kitchen and fridge and found that MSG was in everything! A few examples: Campbell’s soups, Lay’s Doritos, Lay’s flavored potato chips, Top Ramen, Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, Heinz canned gravy, Swanson frozen prepared meals, and Kraft salad dressing. You will not always find MSG described as an additive on the label of the processed foods. Manufacturers know that many people, aware of the danger of MSG, avoid foods labeled as containing it, its presence is often disguised by calling it “Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein”. MSG was also added to Burger King, McDonalds, Wendy’s, Taco Bell and particularly Kentucky Fried Chicken–every restaurant uses MSG in abundance.
John Erb explains in his book, an expose of the food additive industry, called The Slow Poisoning of America, that MSG is added to food for the addictive effect it has on the human body! The food manufacturer’s lobby states that the reason why MSG is added to food is to make people eat more! MSG is also a flavoring substance and, according to the manufacturers, addicts people to their product. It was scientifically proven to be an addictive substance as long ago as 1978.
The FDA has set no limits on the amount of MSG that may be added to foods. They claim that it is safe in any amount. Yet, MSG’s side effects have been known for decades. They include diabetes, migraines, autism, ADHD, even Alzheimer’s disease.
Meantime a political lobby is pushing a Bill through Congress called the “Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Bill”, also referred to as “Cheeseburger Bill” which bans anyone from suing food manufacturers, sellers and distributors. It passed the House of Representatives and is expected to pass the Senate and will protect the food and beverage industry from civil lawsuits regarding adding dangerous and additive chemicals to foods.
We revert to our oft-repeated warning: to protect your health, eat only fresh (not processed) organic foods and limit restaurant meals to rare occasions–if indulged in at all.
January 2nd, 2009 at 6:25 pm
why have they not banned msg
March 13th, 2009 at 3:34 am
It is SHOCKING that the government has not banned this. They are worried about all the teenagers making some illegal garbage from phynelpherine, while MSG is giving to me legally, without me KNOWING it! I’m killing myself with this stuff.