MSG Not Bad for You

[iacas]

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But those early studies had essential flaws, including that participants knew whether or not they were consuming MSG. Subsequent research has found that the vast majority of people, even those claiming a sensitivity to MSG, don’t have any reaction when they don’t know they are eating it.

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-msg-got-a-bad-rap-flawed-science-and-xenophobia/

[minitour]

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[billchao]

I've known this for quite some time now. Unfortunately you can't unring that bell; people are still going to believe it's bad for them.

[Mr. Desmond]

Interesting article. Thanks. Because of potential cardiac issues, I've read about MSG (and its potential dangers) over the last 5 years.

The following is from the mayoclinic website. After listing various symptoms, including  headaches, chest pain, flushing, fluttering heartbeats, nausea, etc.

• "However, researchers have found no definitive evidence of a link between MSG and these symptoms. Researchers acknowledge, though, that a small percentage of people may have short-term reactions to MSG. Symptoms are usually mild and don't require treatment. The only way to prevent a reaction is to avoid foods containing MSG."

[iacas]

9 hours ago, Mr. Desmond said:

• "However, researchers have found no definitive evidence of a link between MSG and these symptoms. Researchers acknowledge, though, that a small percentage of people may have short-term reactions to MSG. Symptoms are usually mild and don't require treatment. The only way to prevent a reaction is to avoid foods containing MSG."

In other words, there's no link, but some people think there is.

[Mr. Desmond]

^^^

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[DrvFrShow]

Yet it is listed as a migraine trigger along with the rest of the migraine trigger list which is quite extensive. As a migraine sufferer, I've come to the realization that the only real solution may be trepanning which might let the demons out since it seems like nothing else really works.

[imsys0042]

I've found it can give me what I call "shaky heartburn".  Not every time.  But I lay in bed and feel like I am shaking all over then my heart seems to race.   Weird.  My grandmother always said "no MSG" which means precisely nothing. At least in the NJ places we used to go.  She was fine.  

[Dave325]

I have never had issues with MSG, but wife has. I think the "good-not good" flips back and forth over the years.... Like coffee, gluten, and whatever. Trying to eat healthy and pure is always a challenge,especially when eating out. It is true that the pro-food conversation are lead by those that have a vested interest in that item, if seems.  I'm not sure if MSG is really necessary (shrug).