Nutrition For Mortals The MSG Myth
Jan 24, 2024
Explore the surprising history of MSG, including racism, bad science, and xenophobia. Learn about the origins and misconceptions of MSG, how it was marketed to Japanese housewives, and its rise and fall in the US market. Discover the flaws in studies linking negative effects to MSG consumption and the lack of resolution in the MSG controversy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Origins and Misconceptions of MSG
02:27 • 3min
The Success of MSG Marketing to Japanese Housewives
05:08 • 6min
The history and initial demand for MSG in the US market
10:45 • 4min
The Rise and Fall of MSG
14:34 • 23min
The Lack of Resolution in the MSG Controversy
37:15 • 4min