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What is "chinese restaurant syndrome"..?
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Chinese restaurant: The syndrome is related to monosodium glutamate which is often used in chinese food but also in others. Read this: http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001126.Htm.
Answered 10/28/2015
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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 & “MSG Symptom Complex” which may include: headache, flushing, sweating, facial pressure, numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck,etc, palpitations, chest pain, nausea or weakness. >
Answered 10/31/2015
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