Monosodium glutamate added to food does not induce damage to the pancreas nor aggravate diabetes due to enhancement of oxidative stress.

The article discusses the safety of monosodium glutamate (MSG) as a food additive, refuting claims that it causes damage to the pancreas or worsens diabetes due to oxidative stress. Studies show that ingested glutamate from MSG is metabolized as an energy source and does not raise blood glutamate levels significantly. Scientific committees and regulatory agencies have deemed MSG safe for consumption since 1958. Contrary to previous findings, evidence suggests that MSG does not increase oxidative stress and may even enhance antioxidant capacity. The study's conclusion that MSG should be restricted in both healthy individuals and diabetics is contradicted by human epidemiological and animal studies conducted under realistic conditions. [Extracted from the article]