The glutamate in MSG is chemically indistinguishable from glutamate present in food proteins. Our bodies ultimately metabolize both sources of glutamate in the same way. [fda.gov]

Care may be needed in using these types of claims, as MSG can be naturally present in some foods. [foodstandards.gov.au]

Explicit labeling of MSG is needed only if it is present as an ingredient, but there are several other ingredients that are made using small quantities of MSG. [medindia.net]

[…] when it is not, or that implies an ingredient is not present when it is present. [inspection.gc.ca]

• Fatigue

  It also causes headache, fatigue, sweating, chest pain, and difficulty in breathing. This usually happens two hours after eating. [atimes.com]

  Some of the more common symptoms associated with salicylate sensitivities include unexplained rashes, headaches, digestive symptoms of all kinds, depression, hyperactivity, persistent cough, and chronic fatigue. [pharmacistben.com]

  Common symptoms include headaches, sweating, skin flushing, numbness, burning in the mouth and fatigue. The celebrity chef went on to discuss his latest book, Historic Heston. [dailymail.co.uk]

  […] etiology that apparently originated in mainland China in 2003; characterized by fever and coughing or difficulty breathing or hypoxia; can be fatal Lambert-Eaton syndrome a disease seen in patients with lung cancer and characterized by weakness and fatigue [vocabulary.com]

  He wrote about how he experienced symptoms like numbness at the nape, fatigue, palpitations, etc. He was also sure about his findings and took no time to nail MSG as the culprit. Panic overtook the masses and some even labeled MSG as toxin. [buzzle.com]

• Nausea

  Sufferers complain of symptoms including headaches, nausea, vomiting, arthritic pain, asthma attacks and heart palpitations. [articles.chicagotribune.com]

  Chinese restaurant syndrome Headache, nausea, a tight or burning sensation in the face, head and chest and sometimes dizziness and diarrhoea coming on one to two hours after a meal containing a large amount of MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

  A substantial minority of people experience an array of symptoms after ingesting MSG including tightness over the scalp, tingling of extremities, flushing, chest pressure, palpitations, thirst, headache, nausea, abdominal discomfort and bladder urgency [westerdrug.com]

  Over the years, FDA has received reports of symptoms such as headache and nausea after eating foods containing MSG. However, we were never able to confirm that the MSG caused the reported effects. [fda.gov]

• Abdominal Pain

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  A sensitive individual may suffer from headache, giddiness, sweating, abdominal pain, and urticaria within a few hours of consumption of MSG. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Flushing

  Most, such as headache or flushing, need no treatment. Life-threatening symptoms require immediate medical attention. [coordinatedhealth.com]

  Most mild symptoms, such as headache or flushing, need no treatment. Life-threatening symptoms require immediate medical attention. [ufhealth.org]

  CONCLUSIONS: MSG has a widespread reputation for eliciting a variety of symptoms, ranging from headache to dry mouth to flushing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Eczema

  People with asthma, childhood allergies, eczema, or prior severe food allergies are especially at risk for having an anaphylactic reaction. MSG reaction can be mistaken for an allergic reaction. [emedicinehealth.com]

• Incontinence

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  Soon, the syndrome’s list of supposed symptoms grew to include dizziness, fainting, incontinence, changes in personality, and a slew of other horrifying effects. Dr. [thehistorybandits.com]

• Headache

  […] fermented bean paste, and cheese, and is also a component of hydrolyzed protein such as yeast ... (40 of 3283 words, 1 image) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glutamic acid (flavor) Collins Dictionary: Chinese restaurant syndrome a group of symptoms such as dizziness, headache [memidex.com]

  ‘It is linked to headaches and something commonly known as ‘Chinese restaurant syndrome’, which includes faintness and sweating.’ [en.oxforddictionaries.com]

  Home About Donate Support Us Donation Headache What Is Headache Adults and Headache Children and Headache History of Headache Headache Types Headache Management Headache & Migraine Diaries Headache and Pain Clinics Personal Management Precipitating Factors [headacheaustralia.org.au]

  Chinese restaurant syndrome Headache, nausea, a tight or burning sensation in the face, head and chest and sometimes dizziness and diarrhoea coming on one to two hours after a meal containing a large amount of MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

• Paresthesia

  […] muscles and an aching back; caused by antibodies directed against the neuromuscular junctions cervical root syndrome an abnormal condition resulting from compression of spinal nerve roots in the neck region; involves neck pains and muscular weakness and paresthesia [vocabulary.com]

  The range of symptoms described in these reports included numbness, headache, migraine, palpitations, tightness, weakness, aching, flushing, sweating, fasciculation, lacrimation, syncope, dizziness, shudder attacks, paresthesias, arrhythmias and tachycardia [academic.oup.com]

The following signs may also be used to aid in diagnosis: Abnormal heart rhythm observed on an electrocardiogram Decreased air entry into the lungs Rapid heart rate Treatment Treatment depends on the symptoms. [medicalgeek.com]

Treatment & Monitoring What are the treatments for the disease? With symptoms so similar to an allergic reaction, treatment is sometimes given before the diagnosis is made. Antihistamines are the most frequently used medication. [medicineonline.com]

They may be similar to any other severe allergic reaction and include: Chest pain Heart palpitations Shortness of breath Expectations (prognosis) Most people recover from mild cases of Chinese restaurant syndrome without treatment and with no lasting [coordinatedhealth.com]

They may be similar to any other severe allergic reaction and include: Chest pain Heart palpitations Shortness of breath Swelling of the throat Outlook (Prognosis) Most people recover from mild cases of Chinese restaurant syndrome without treatment and [medicalgeek.com]

They may be similar to other severe allergic reactions and include: Chest pain Heart palpitations Shortness of breath Swelling of the throat Outlook (Prognosis) Most people recover from mild cases of Chinese restaurant syndrome without treatment and have [ufhealth.org]

Nurse practitioners should therefore concentrate their efforts on advising patients of the nutritional pitfalls of some Chinese restaurant meals and to seek more consistently documented etiologies for symptoms such as headache, xerostomia, or flushing [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation premenstrual syndrome a syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation severe acute respiratory syndrome a respiratory disease of unknown etiology [vocabulary.com]

Epidemiologic surveys of reactions to MSG. An epidemiologic survey of ∼5000 MSG users and nonusers in Hawaii found no increased recall of neurologic symptoms among MSG users. [academic.oup.com]

Am J Clin Nutr 2011;93:1328–36. (8)A lack of epidemiologic evidence to link consumption of monosodium L-glutamate and obesity in China.vBursey RG, Watson L, Smriga M.Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 Sep;94(3):958-60; author reply 960-1. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.111.020727 [yourdoctorsorders.com]

Prevention & Expectations What can be done to prevent the disease? People with CRS should avoid foods containing high amounts of MSG. Symptoms of CRS can sometimes be avoided by eating food prior to eating MSG. [medicineonline.com]

If these ideas are correct, then inhibitors of the NO-MNP and/or temporary reduction of the plasma level of arginine may be useful in preventing at least some of the symptoms of these disorders. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Now, in an attempt at preventive damage control, dozens of food companies are banding together to blunt a public relations blow to the flavor enhancer monosodium glutamate. [articles.chicagotribune.com]

Nevertheless, the only way to surely prevent a reaction is to avoid MSG altogether. This is good practice especially for those who know they have reactions to MSG. [thescientificstudent.com]