Question 1

does msg cause insomnia?

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MSG insominia: The short answer is "yes." insomnia is a common symptom of msg intolerance.

Question 2

is it true that msg foods could cause cancer?

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Msg: In the U.S. the fda has declared  Msg as safe. Msg does remain somewhat contraversial as an additive. Like most similar issues it's best to eat it in moderation, in my opinion.

Question 3

can msg cause heart palpitations?

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Yes it can: And can also cause headache, high blood pressure etc.Take care!  http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/monosodium-glutamate/faq-20058196.

Question 4

do additive chemicals like msg cause learning disabilities and alzheimer's?

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Maybe: There is no definitive proof that msg or similar chemicals cause alzheimer's or other neurodegenerative disorders.

Question 5

why is msg found in food?

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Flavor: Msg is used as a flavor-enhancer.  The human taste buds are very sensitive to sodium, which is a major component of monosodium glutamate.

Question 6

is msg (e621) bad for your health?

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YES!: There is ample evidence that msg is bad for our health. Like all toxic substances, the degree to which it is harmful depends on the dose. Some people react to it more severely than others. Msg can cause headaches, flushing, palpitations, chest pain, nausea and weakness and is an "excitotoxin" that can cause serious brain damage. See  http://www.Resourcesforlife.Com/docs/item1225 for more info.

Question 7

if im allergic to msg am i allergic to seaweed?

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No: The msg reaction is usually more of a biologic reaction than allergic.  There is no relationship between seaweeds and msg.

Question 8

i think i'm allergic to msg. what foods should i avoid?

Accepted Answer

MSG: Msg is now used as an additive to a number of foods and not just in some chinese food. You need to read labels of all packaged foods carefully to avoid it.

Question 9

why all of a sudden would i have a sensitivity to msg?

Accepted Answer

Leaky Gut: Many times food sensitivities can come about when there is intestinal permeability, aka "leaky gut".

Question 10

what kinds of foods contain msg? and how to avoid them?

Accepted Answer

All kinds: Msg (monosodium glutamate)  is the sodium salt of glutamic acid which is a naturally occurring nonessential Amino Acid that is very abundant.

It is used as a flavor enhancer, and is found in all sorts of foods.

To avoid, read the label.

See the following link:

http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/monosodium_glutamate.

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