Monosodium glutamate, also called MSG, is used to make food taste better. Glutamate is a form of the amino acid glutamic acid. Both are naturally in food such as cheese, tomatoes, …

Dec 24, 2025 · Phenylalanine is an amino acid, a building block of protein. Most people don't need to worry about it. But it is an issue for people who have a genetic condition called …

Jan 10, 2023 · The agency doesn't consider sugar alcohols to be food additives. The FDA and food safety agencies in other countries also suggest how much of a sugar substitute you can …

May 10, 2023 · Taurine, in certain amounts, is a safe drink ingredient in the United States. Taurine occurs naturally in foods with protein, such as meat or fish. The human body uses taurine for …

Mar 7, 2025 · This condition affects children and may continue into adulthood. It can include having a hard time paying attention, being hyperactive and being impulsive.

Feb 1, 2025 · Description Potassium phosphate injection is a phosphate replacement that is used to treat or prevent hypophosphatemia (low phosphorus in the blood). It is also used as an …

Mar 24, 2023 · Find out more about BPA, a chemical used in some plastics and resins, and explore options for reducing your exposure.

Aug 31, 2023 · Smokeless tobacco products include tobacco that's chewed, sucked or sniffed, rather than smoked. The chemical that makes tobacco addictive, called nicotine, is absorbed …

Dec 19, 2025 · It's best to get fiber from food. Supplements don't have the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that fiber-rich foods do. But fiber supplements can be part of the daily intake. …

Jul 1, 2025 · Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of sodium chloride injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been …