U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Consumer Magazine, January-February 2003 The FDA article reviews the numerous safety assessments conducted by FDA, which all concluded that MSG is safe when consumed at levels typically used in cooking and food manufacturing. FDA found no evidence of any connections between MSG and serious long-term reactions. FDA Comments on FASEB Final Report on MSG The overview from the FDA details its extensive review of scientific research on MSG and reaffirms MSG's safety for the general population. USDA FSIS Frequently Asked Questions: Meat and Poultry Labeling Information This document includes detailed federal regulations on labeling of MSG. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology This document addresses the U.S. Life Sciences Resource Institute report on MSG and its possible relation to asthma. American Dietetic Association The ADA addresses the possible sensitivity to MSG in foods as claimed by the public. IFIC — Everything You Need to Know About Glutamate and MSG This review by the International Food Information Council covers the facts about MSG and glutamate and includes findings from six major research organizations. IFIC Review — "Glutamate and Monosodium Glutamate: Examining the Myths" This review examines the scientific research conducted on glutamate and MSG. Kansas State University — Timely Topics: MSG The Department of Human Nutrition at KSU records the results of the FDA and FASEB research supporting the safety of MSG. Muscular Dystrophy Association's ALS Newsletter This article discusses the safety of glutamate in the diet as reported by a representative of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Mirken Report on MSG This health report by Dr. Gabe Mirkin, practicing physician and Harvard graduate, brings the latest in breakthroughs in health, fitness and nutrition, including MSG. Red Herring: Isolating the Fifth Element of Taste This article explains the identification process and benefits of umami — the fifth primary element of taste along with sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Red Herring: Clean Bill of Health This article examines the myth of Chinese Restaurant Syndrome. Australia Food Sciences Information Services This article includes detailed information on MSG studies completed by the FASEB and Institute of Food Technologists.

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