Harmful surpassing sugar and sodium: the physician labels the edible causing vessel damage and cancer
In a groundbreaking study led by Dr. Lu Qi from Tulane University, the relationship between coffee consumption and heart health has been further explored. The European Heart Journal published this new research, which involved 40,000 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in the US from 1999 to 2018.
The study aimed to determine if there is a direct link between the time of coffee consumption and heart health. The findings suggest that people who drink coffee in the first half of the day have a 32% lower risk of cardiovascular diseases and a 16% lower risk of overall mortality.
Meanwhile, the safety of sodium glutamate (E621), commonly known as monosodium glutamate (MSG), has been under scrutiny by scientists and medical professionals. Despite some concerns about its potential risks, recent scientific findings do not provide strong evidence that MSG is directly dangerous in causing obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart attack, colon or lung cancer, or neural effects that lead to overeating.
Regulatory bodies such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and FDA consider MSG safe based on extensive toxicological evaluations. No credible scientific data links MSG consumption with the development of colon or lung cancer. Dietary glutamate from MSG does not cross the blood-brain barrier significantly and is metabolized differently from brain glutamate, therefore, it does not trigger changes in neural circuits that would promote overeating or addictive eating behaviors.
Sodium glutamate is present in most processed foods and semi-finished products, including olives and soy sauce. However, according to the study's specialist, quality food doesn't need flavor enhancers.
The study's findings add to the growing body of evidence suggesting that morning coffee consumption may have health benefits, particularly for heart health. On the other hand, the safety of sodium glutamate remains generally recognized as safe when consumed within typical dietary amounts. Further research may explore subtle metabolic or neurological effects, but currently, no confirmed public health risk is recognized from dietary MSG within approved usage levels.
- In contrast to coffee's potential benefits for heart health in the morning, the safety of sodium glutamate, a common food additive, is generally recognized by regulatory bodies.
- While some concerns exist about the potential risks of sodium glutamate, recent scientific research does not support claims that it directly causes medical conditions like obesity, diabetes, or cancer.
- In line with the study's findings, quality food should not rely on flavor enhancers like sodium glutamate, as it is found in most processed foods.
- Furthermore, the study supports the growing body of evidence that morning coffee consumption may contribute positively to health and wellness, particularly cardiovascular health, and fitness and exercise routines, due to its lower risk of cardiovascular diseases and overall mortality.
