What is the chinese restaurant syndrome?

MSG: It's flushing due to monosodium glutamate which is sometimes used to excess in Chinese food.

Chinese Food: often contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) which is classified by the FDA as a flavor enhancer that is “generally recognized as safe”. Per Mayo Clinic- research hasn't shown a definite link btwn MSG & what is called “MSG Symptom Complex” which can include: headache, flushing, sweating, facial pressure, numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck,etc, palpitations, chest pain, nausea or weakness