Excess glutamate contributes to OCD

According to a report in Time Magazine, a gene that appears to regulate the brain chemical glutamate, when overstimulated by receiving too much (glutamate) from external sources (i.e. diet), can create Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Steve - what is the most common form of glutamate we receive from diet? Monosodium Glutamate, or commonly known as MSG. MSG is hidden in many foods, and go by the names such as hydrolyzed proteins, autolyzed yeast, sodium and calcium caseinate, yeast extract, and spice extract.

We have been very critical of MSG for years. This is another good reason to avoid.