Monosodium glutamate (MSG) intake is associated with the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in a rural Thai population

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) intake is associated with the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in a rural Thai population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Epidemiology and animal models suggest that dietary monosodium glutamate (MSG) may contribute to the onset of obesity and the metabolic syndrome.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Families (n = 324) from a rural area of T...

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Main Authors: Insawang Tonkla, Selmi Carlo, Cha’on Ubon, Pethlert Supattra, Yongvanit Puangrat, Areejitranusorn Premjai, Boonsiri Patcharee, Khampitak Tueanjit, Tangrassameeprasert Roongpet, Pinitsoontorn Chadamas, Prasongwattana Vitoon, Gershwin M, Hammock Bruce D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Subjects:
Functional food
Obesity
Metabolic syndrome
Thailand
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/9/1/50

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