Maggi cubes are an international
seasoning product that can be found in a variety of countries. In Nigeria, the
product has successfully replaced traditional food seasonings such as locust
beans, and Maggi cubes are no longer present in our delicacies. It could have
been in your last cooked meal.
Maggi cubes' success is due in
large part to their superior processing and packaging when compared to local
alternatives. Each Maggi cube is a delectable combination of salt, sugar,
monosodium glutamate, cornstarch, onion powder, and other ingredients that will
have you licking your lips for hours.
To give you more than just a good
taste, the cubes are fortified with iron and other supplements. For example,
the iron in Maggi protects you from iron deficiency anemia and ensures that you
have enough hemoglobin to transport oxygen throughout your body.
That isn't always the case,
though. Using a lot of Maggi cubes can lead to some unpleasant side effects as
well as potentially dangerous health risks.
In this article, we'll go over the
side effects and health risks of eating Maggi cubes so you can make an informed
decision about whether or not to use them in your food.
Maggi cubes' side effects
Although Maggi cubes add a lot of
flavor to your food, you won't like the side effects if you use them too much.
Taking too much Maggi will fill you up with trans-fat, iodized salt, and
monosodium glutamate (MSG), all of which are bad for your health.
The following are some of the most
common side effects of excessive consumption:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Thirst
- Rashes on the skin
- Bowel movement increase
Maggi Cubes and Your Health
If you continue to consume a high
dose of Maggi cubes, the aforementioned side effects may worsen, posing greater
health risks. These dangers to one's health are extremely serious. As a result,
we've highlighted them in more depth:
Hypertension
Maggi cubes have a high sodium
content, which increases your risk of developing hypertension over time. A high
sodium level in the blood causes fluid to accumulate around the heart, raising
blood vessel pressure.
Maggi cubes, like many flavoring
agents, are made up of several ingredients, including salt. Maggi's salt is a
combination of sodium and chloride that has been fortified with iodine. MSG provides
sodium as well. When these two sources are combined in a Maggi cube, the sodium
content averages 1000mg per cube, far exceeding the 186mg sodium requirement
for good health.
Excess sodium consumption is bad
for your health. Although your body can filter out some of this sodium through
urine, it retains a significant amount. This percentage is responsible for a
number of diseases linked to excessive sodium consumption.
Several studies, for example, have
found a strong link between sodium intake and high blood pressure. According to
the studies, those who consume more sodium have a higher blood pressure than
those who consume less sodium. This link is especially strong in people who
have a history of hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease.
In light of this, the WHO
recommends that you limit your sodium intake to 2,000 mg per day. Consider this
the next time you're in the kitchen.
Heart attack and stroke
If you consume a lot of trans fats
from Maggi cubes, you're at risk for heart disease. These fats can build up in
your arteries, restricting blood flow to your organs. If fats clog arteries
supplying sensitive organs like the brain and heart, this can lead to stroke
and heart attack.
Your Maggi cubes contain
hydrogenated fat, which is commonly found in processed foods and snacks. Trans
fats, on the other hand, are found in them. Unsaturated fatty acids, also known
as trans fats, can be found in both natural and synthetic forms.
There's no need to be concerned
about natural trans fats. This type of fat is a natural component of your meat
and dairy diet, where it exists in safe amounts.
Processed trans fats, such as
those found in Maggi cubes, can, however, be harmful to your health. At room
temperature, vegetable oils are chemically processed into solid forms in the
cubes.
Although trans fats change from
solid to oil during cooking, they can return to solid once in the body. Once
inside, the fats increase your body's content of low-density lipoprotein (LDL),
also known as "bad cholesterol."
As a result, trans fats increase
your risk of heart disease, including the ones listed above, as well as
diabetes. This is why you must make more informed choices when it comes to
Maggi cubes.
Effects on the nervous system
Another effect of eating too many
Maggi cubes is that it can disrupt your nervous system's coordination. Maggi
cubes contain MSG, which can act on glutamic receptors in the brain by
imitating glutamic acid.
In the brain, glutamic acid acts
as a neurotransmitter, stimulating nerve cells involved in involuntary and
metabolic functions. Glutamic acid is a naturally occurring amino acid that can
be found in plants and foods. Starch is fermented in commercial products to
produce MSG, which is the main flavoring agent in Maggi cubes.
Large doses of MSG in the blood
raise glutamic acid levels in the brain, resulting in increased glutamic acid
activity and its side effects, which include:
- Headache
- Pain
- Touch and movement sensitivity of the pericranial muscles
- Heart battering
- Nausea
Maggi cubes contain 0.5g of MSG
per portion in a dietary dose. These effects, however, are only noticeable when
you consume large amounts of MSG, usually in excess of 3g per meal.
Even so, only sensitive users are
more likely to experience MSG's negative effects. These are people who have
been diagnosed with the MSG symptom complex. MSG at dietary levels has not been
shown to cause any brain damage.
When using Maggi cubes, however,
it is best to keep it safe. If you are sensitive to MSG, you should substitute
Maggi with a suitable substitute. If you don't react to it, keep your usage to
a minimum. You won't have to worry about MSG's side effects this way. However,
if at all possible, use natural seasonings and spices instead of MSG-containing
seasonings.
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