MSG is not bad for you; In fact it simulates the umami taste

According to an article in Red Herring, MSG does not cause Chinese restaurant syndrome. It may actually be something else in Chinese food. Far from being bad, MSG actually simulates one of the fundamental human tastes, umami.

Not sure if I agree with this! But it's an interesting read. I don't cook with MSG because of the sodium but maybe now I'll try IMP, or GMP which simulate the umami taste without the sodium.