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Excitotoxins
Excitotoxins, also known as excitatory neurotoxins have been linked to many serious health issues in humans, including brain damage.
They are a class of chemical that overly excite neurons in your nervous system. Many artificially sweetened drinks, processed foods and fast foods contain a number of these chemicals.
Look for these on the label and never purchase a product which contains them
- Aspartame, aspartate
- Cysteine, cysteic acid
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Additives that always contain MSG
- Monosodium glutamate
- Hydrolyzed vegetable protein; hydrolyzed protein
- Hydrolyzed plant extract
- Plant protein extract
- Sodium caseinate
- Yeast extract
- Texturized protein (including TVP)
- Autolyzed yeast
- Hydrolyzed oat flour
- Calcium caseinate
- Corn oil
Additives that frequently contain MSG
- Malt extract and malt flavoring
- Bouillon
- Stock
- Natural Flavoring Seasonings
- Malt flavoring
- Broth flavoring
- Natural beef or chicken flavoring
- Spices and seasonings
Food additives that may contain MSG or excitotoxins
- Carrageenan
- Enzymes
- Soy protein concentrate
- Soy protein isolate
- Whey protein concentrate
