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Monosodium glutamate in food causes water retention in people who eat it.

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INSUFFICIENT LEANING
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Is it true that monosodium glutamate in food causes water retention in people who eat it?

Unclear. The retrieved sources on MSG safety and symptom reports do not directly address water retention; they only partially bear on the claim by finding no consistent adverse reactions at customary dietary levels. No item tests or reports whether MSG causes water retention in people.

Verdict: PARTIAL LEAN · 0 sources for, 3 against · Last checked

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Evidence against · 3
Monosodium glutamate
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Monosodium glutamate. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monosodium_glutamate

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Systematic review of metabolism and safety aspects of monosodium glutamate intake in infants and lactating mothers: a scientific and regulatory perspective.
2026
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T, S., HN, M., & RK, Y. (2026). Systematic review of metabolism and safety aspects of monosodium glutamate intake in infants and lactating mothers: a scientific and regulatory perspective.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2026.1825764

Questions and Answers on Monosodium glutamate (MSG) | FDA
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Questions and Answers on Monosodium glutamate (MSG) | FDA. (n.d.). fda.gov. https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/questions-and-answers-monosodium-glutamate-msg

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