Hi, is there any MSG in this? Also are the amino acids degraded in any way? Also, is there any residual chemicals in it from the processing? Thanks?
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There's MSG but not enough to have a real effect. Probably not even a gram. I having heard anything about chemicals or degraded amino acids. ON is really the only brand I trust.
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Mine was quite good. Never spoiled or smelled bad. I always put this one in whey protein.
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Holy cow! Why is there so much toxic crap in there?! Caramel color (suspected carcinogen), "flavor" (could be anything, including MSG), sodium benzoate (carcinogenic when combined with ascorbic acid). Yuck! No thanks.
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I can't imagine this product having MSG in it. I read the label two times and there is no MSG listed. It is an all pure product. I wouldn't take it if it had that in it.
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The clear liquid has no flavor. It's merely sweet. As far as I know, it has no MSG. It's extracted from the leaf of a stevia plant.
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I have the package that I bought infront of me, and it doesn't really say. There are no other ingredients other then the glutathione reduced. There are no additives. I have to say, other then the bitter taste, I really like the product.
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The ingredients list doesn't show any glutamates, but if I were to pick the most suspicious element it would be maltodextrine or even "natural flavors," which always makes me suspicious. Why don't you try an internet search using "Good Seasons Italian Salad Mix" and "glutamates" and see what turns up?
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If you look at the images (specifically the 2nd one) you can see B12 listed on the side of the box. There's an asterisk next to it though and at the bottom it just says "*Raw food-created nutrients". You'd probably have to contact the company to get more specifics. At the very least you know it's a raw food-based source which is way better than some synthetic source made in a lab.
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It's not really lower in sodium due to the serving size. For me it's healthier because it has NON-GMO ingredients. The majority of soy used in food products are GMO unless otherwise stated. This is a very important factor for me. But there seems to be a question now of MSG in it..I'm doing more research, because that will remove it from my diet. I'm now looking at Tamari or Nama Shoyu
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There is a seasonings packet which likely contains some of the ingredients in a stock. It does contain MSG, tho. Still, very tasty.
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I don't know. It says it is a new improved formula with Enzymes. I don't see lysine in the ingredients list. Other than this information, that is all I can tell you. You may want to contact the manufacture to see what else is in the ingredients list that doesn't show on the box.
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Don't buy it if you plan to consume it as a health supplement. I don't trust its purity as USP grade since it is sold as an additive for wine manufacture. Go with a product that is sold as supplement grade. I didn't get through to the ARMAND company on my failed bag but I assume that there are different quality grades. Plus potassium may just be very strong in a chemical form if it is not "organified"(in organic form). That may be the greatest danger. But there is no way to know unless you try a supplement that is sold as a supplement first. DON'T BUY THIS ONE IF YOU PLAN TO USE IT AS A SUPPLEMENT. That is my two cents based on my own personal experience. It caused me serious problems... Don't buy it if you plan to consume it as a health supplement. I don't trust its purity as USP grade since it is sold as an additive for wine manufacture. Go with a product that is sold as supplement grade. I didn't get through to the ARMAND company on my failed bag but I assume that there are different quality grades. Plus potassium may just be very strong in a chemical form if it is not "organified"(in organic form). That may be the greatest danger. But there is no way to know unless you try a supplement that is sold as a supplement first. DON'T BUY THIS ONE IF YOU PLAN TO USE... » Read More Don't buy it if you plan to consume it as a health supplement. I don't trust its purity as USP grade since it is sold as an additive for wine manufacture. Go with a product that is sold as supplement grade. I didn't get through to the ARMAND company on my failed bag but I assume that there are different quality grades. Plus potassium may just be very strong in a chemical form if it is not "organified"(in organic form). That may be the greatest danger. But there is no way to know unless you try a supplement that is sold as a supplement first. DON'T BUY THIS ONE IF YOU PLAN TO USE IT AS A SUPPLEMENT. That is my two cents based on my own personal experience. It caused me serious problems... « Show Less
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I read a review of someone who couldn't tolerate this product because of his sensitivity to MSG (glutamate). I am very sensitive to MSG normally. Has anyone who is sensitive to MSG found that they tolerate this product without reaction to it?
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Hi, I sent an email to NOW Foods and they replied that the country of origin for their l-lysine is "Korea/China". They said that testing for quality & purity is done in the U.S. Others saying that this is made in the U.S. are probably mistaking the distribution address for the manufacturing place.-Nikki
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Well it is made for human consumption by 5-6 step chemical process that ends up with the amino acid as a byproduct. Wikipedia has the whole process, chemical reaction via organic chemistry diagram. The also have a nice chart that tells you what foods are high in tryptophan i.e. turkey, warm milk, etc. If you are asking if I know what or where this specific company formula and where it is produced that might be considered proprietary. I can tell you most of all alphabet & supplements if made in USA are made in Utah. The state has very lax laws and via lobbying has very low taxes that is charges to vitamin/supplement companies. All other chemicals are made usually in third world companies and is shipped and packed in USA. You could email Source Naturals directly. I don't know how cooperative they will be. I hoped I guided you in a direction for you to get an answer to your question.
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My last bottle came without a manufacturing date OR expiration date. It did not contain Leucine either, so I know it was an older bottle. This company seems sketchy!
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Greetings Roger! I just looked on my bottle and there is no information listed as to calories. Looking @ the ingredients, it is dissolved O2, enzymes, amino acids in water.... don't think that would contain any calories. If it is an issue for you, you might consider contacting the company directly.