Consuming MSG in small amounts will not affect your body, but consuming large amounts of MSG may affect your nervous system and blood pressure.
MSG is a common seasoning product whose main ingredient is the sodium salt of glutamic acid (monosodium glutamate, sodium glutamate, etc.). When preparing dishes, adding some MSG in moderation can enhance the fresh flavor of food. However, MSG has no nutritional value for the human body and is generally not recommended for long-term, large intake.
If consumed in large quantities over a long period of time, the monosodium glutamate in MSG will inhibit the nervous system after metabolism, which can easily cause drowsiness, headaches and other adverse reactions. Moreover, eating MSG for a long period of time will also lead to an increase in sodium intake, thus affecting blood pressure levels.
Therefore, it is not recommended to eat MSG in large quantities for a long time to avoid adverse effects on the body.