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Is MSG Bad For You and Should You Be Avoiding It?

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Meghan Telpner
Nov 12, 2018
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Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is my ultimate poison. Whenever I consume it, even in small amounts, I get a terrifying neurological reaction. I lose the ability to focus my eyes, and I have trouble speaking my thoughts. After some time, I get my vision back but then I experience complete numbness that moves from my hand – so that I can’t hold or carry anyth…

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