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Monosodium glutamate raises blood sugar levels.

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CONTESTED PARTIAL
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Is it true that monosodium glutamate raises blood sugar levels?

Partly. Two human studies report that oral MSG did not change blood glucose concentrations, while a review article associates MSG with oxidative stress and lipogenesis alongside obesity and type 2 diabetes. The evidence covers only parts of the claim and does not settle whether MSG raises blood sugar levels.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 1 source for, 2 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 1
Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, and Vascular Impediment as Consequences of Excess Processed Food Consumption
2022
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Sinha, S. & Haque, M. (2022). Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, and Vascular Impediment as Consequences of Excess Processed Food Consumption. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.28762

Evidence against · 2
Monosodium glutamate raises antral distension and plasma amino acid after a standard meal in humans
2011
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Monosodium glutamate raises antral distension and plasma amino acid after a standard meal in humans. (2011). hal.science. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.00299.2010

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Effects of oral monosodium (l)-glutamate on insulin secretion and glucose tolerance in healthy volunteers -
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Effects of oral monosodium (l)-glutamate on insulin secretion and glucose tolerance in healthy volunteers - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2125.2002.01596.x

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