Is MSG Actually Bad For You? | Talking Point | Full Episode

Believed to cause hair loss, headaches, and heart palpitations, it’s no wonder monosodium glutamate or MSG scares Singaporeans silly. About 64% of us claim we avoid the flavour enhancer. But what do we really know about this ingredient we all love to hate? And are our opinions of it based on scientific fact or fallacy? Talking Point finds out if MSG is really that bad for you? Watch more #TalkingPoint:    • Talking Point | Full Episodes   0:00 MSG's bad rep 4:17 The discovery of MSG 5:50 How is MSG made? 9:13 Does MSG really enhance food flavour? 13:35 Foods you didn't know contain MSG 16:32 Why do MSG cause side effects? 19:50 Recommended intake of MSG About the show: Talking Point investigates a current issue or event, offering different perspectives to local stories and revealing how it all affects you. ================================================ #CNAInsider #CNATalkingPoint #MSG #Sodium #Glutamate #Health For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider