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Introduction: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) adverse reaction

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a food additive used as a flavor enhancer. It is commonly used in Chinese food. A small percentage of people react adversely to eating this additive.

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Severe headache
Throbbing headache
Feeling of head expanding and contracting
Dizziness
Pin-prick sensations

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Prevention of Monosodium glutamate (MSG) adverse reaction

Prevention information for Monosodium glutamate (MSG) adverse reaction has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Monosodium glutamate (MSG) adverse reaction.

Avoid MSG
Avoid Chinese restaurants
Ask for MSG-free dishes

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Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer, and, when consumed in large amounts, can cause flushing, sensations of warmth, headache, facial pressure, chest pain, or feelings of detachment in some people. These transient reactions occur rapidly after eating large amounts of food to which MSG has been added. (Source: excerpt from Food Allergy and Intolerances, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

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