What is so bad about MSG or Monosodium glutamate?

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I can’t answer about MSG specifically but i’d like to know. I always thought it had to do with it being a ton of sodium. however, you gotta watch the movie Food Inc. They pretty much tell you whats wrong with every food ever made.

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