Part 5 of the Series: FDA Doesn’t Regulate Shampoos & Conditioners – Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
It’s surprising, isn’t it? Most people assume the products we use every day are carefully regulated, but that simply isn’t the case. And speaking of surprises—while reviewing my blog last night, I noticed that Part 6 of this series posted, but Part 5 never did. So much for automation. Let’s fix that now.
As I’ve mentioned throughout this series, my research into how nutrition affects overall health opened my eyes to the broader issue of weak safety oversight in personal‑care products. Today, we’re looking at the fifth chemical commonly found in shampoos, conditioners, and other items many of us use daily.
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG): Not Just in Food
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) in your shampoo? It sounds like a joke, but it isn’t. MSG often appears under other names such as yeast extract, naiad, glutamic acid, or glutamates. Regardless of the label, the reactions it can trigger in personal‑care products are similar to those experienced when consuming it in food.
Reported symptoms include:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Numbness
- Burning sensations
- Tingling
- Facial pressure
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
- Weakness
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out my video blog where I break down what I found in one particular product: http://youtu.be/KXKIpsDaaTc
A Final Reminder
Your skin cannot protect you from these toxins. It is not a barrier to entry—medical patches have proven for years that substances applied to the skin can enter the bloodstream. The chemicals in your shampoo and conditioner may even be more harmful than those in your food because they bypass the digestive system entirely.
If you want, I can help you revise Part 6 again so the entire series feels seamless and consistent.