One???????? of the main controversies that has persisted for decades is that of MSG (monosodium glutamate). A question that is frequently asked is whether MSG is bad for the body and if it causes harm. The fact is that MSG has been a part of the food industry for more than a hundred years as a flavor enhancer—especially that lovely savory flavor typical of MSG umami—however, people still ask what the impact of it is on the human body and various organs. At Discover MSG, we think that understanding comes from research rather than from being scared. Therefore, let's figure out what MSG really is, how the body uses it, and whether it really has to be so ????????controversial.