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What causes spicy food to give me a headache? i really enjoy eating boiled shrimp in spicy boil but it gives me a ha and red eyes because so so hot.
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Not sure but...: It could be the glutamine. An important amino acid. In Chinese cooking they frequently add MSG (Monosodium glutamate) as a flavor enhancer. There is a well described "Chines Restaurant Syndrome" which you may have. Check it out on www.mayoclinic.com
Answered 8/3/2015
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