Purpose:
To summarise and evaluate the physiological effects and the safety of monosodium glutamate.
Research Institution:
University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany.
Scientist(s):
K. Beyreuther, H. K. Biesalski, J. D. Fernstrom, P. Grimm, W. P. Hammes, U. Heinemann, O. Kempski, P. Stehle, H. Steinhart, R. Walker
Results Published:
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2007) 61, 304-313
Conclusion:
Glutamate from all sources is mainly used as energy fuel in the body. A maximum intake of 16.000 mg/kg body weight is regarded as safe. The general use of glutamate salts (MSG and others) as food additive can, thus, be regarded as harmless for the whole population.