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Momof3boys
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I am a newbie and trying to still figure it all out. Are we supposed to have MSG? Or does it depend on how sensitive you are? TIA!

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I am a newbie and trying to still figure it all out. Are we supposed to have MSG? Or does it depend on how sensitive you are? TIA!

MSG does not contain gluten. Some may be sensitive to it, but it is not gluten related.

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RiceGuy
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The thing about MSG, is that it is a known neurotoxin. I for one stay clear of it, if for no other reason than that it causes migraines (not to mention brain damage). As mentioned already, not everyone is sensitive to it enough to notice any effect. But then many of us ate gluten for years and didn't know what it was doing to us inside.

For a lot of good info about MSG, take a look Open Original Shared Link.

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happygirl
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momof3:

To recap :)----MSG is safe in terms of GLUTEN. In terms of other things---that is a separate issue that some have with it (as mentioned by RiceGuy). There are many who eat it with no problem, and others who are sensitive/allergic to it---separate from gluten. (side note: I eat it and do fine with it)

But, to answer your specific question....it is gluten free.

RiceGuy Collaborator
RiceGuy
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Actually, according to the Forbidden List right here on Celiac.com, MSG can in fact contain gluten. It just depends on how it's made.

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happygirl
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https://www.celiac.com/st_prod.html?p_prodi...-20107416234.6e

and other sources say that it is safe. Anyways, even if it WERE to be derived from wheat, due to the new food labeling law, it would have to be listed.

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Rachel--24
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MSG is completely gluten-free. As previously mentioned its a neurotoxin....everyone reacts to MSG at some level...whether they realize it or not. It can cross the blood brain barrier and may be linked to Alzheimers....same with Aspartame. They both are toxic to the body...similar to other toxins (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.) they can have an accumulative affect on the body that *may* eventually lead to disease.

After learning about MSG....I would never knowingly ingest it. From a gluten standpoint it's completely "safe".

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blueeyedmanda
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MSG is gluten free but it really does some funky things to your body. I don't avoid it but limit how much I eat. I notice it in some foods more then others.

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