Conclusions
Most – if not all – of the purported links between MSG and cancer or other health scares are based on anecdotal evidence. The safety of MSG has been debated and thoroughly studied for decades. The result: health organizations from around the globe have continually reaffirmed the safety of the food additive.
Rather than focusing on MSG, it’s probably better to look at the big picture of what you’re eating. A diet high in processed foods isn’t healthy for many reasons that have nothing to do with MSG. Eating fewer processed foods – and more whole grains, vegetables, and fruits – is a big step toward eating more healthfully and protecting yourself against chronic disease.