MSG is Monosodium Glutamate.
My mom told me not to eat foods containing too much MSG and I never listened to her. Until I found out about this site:
Independent research has identified the following adverse reactions to MSG
- Headaches/migraines
- Lethargy
- Sleepiness
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Mental confusion/disorientation
- Insomnia
- Nausea/vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach cramps
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Bloating
- Asthma attacks
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain or tightness
- Runny nose/sneezing
- Extreme dryness of the mouth
- Hives or rash
- Palpitations
- Flushing
- Mouth lesions
MSG has been shown to cause lesions on the brain, especially in children. These lesions cause cognitive, endocrinological and emotional abnormalities. In children excess glutamate affects the growth cones on neurons. Growth cones are vital in laying down chemical pathways in the brain to enable the brain to operate effectively. Studies show that rats who had been fed MSG from birth could not escape mazes or discriminate between stimuli as well as non MSG fed rats. The implications for human children are that MSG could seriously affect their cognitive skills and cause learning difficulties.
Be careful of what you eat!