Study finds that glutamates such as MSG can provide partial sodium replacement in certain food categories
Promising results from a new study published in the journal Nutrients add to accumulating evidence that glutamates such as monosodium glutamate (MSG) can be used to reduce sodium in the food supply. The study analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), looking at what Americans eat and estimating the reduction in sodium if glutamates are used as a partial replacement for sodium in certain food categories.
Findings indicate that the substitution of glutamates for salt can reduce sodium intake by up to 7-8%.