MSG, do you have any reaction to this additive?

[Demonaut]

Curious, I don't have a typical "allergic" reaction to MSG (stuffy nose, itchy etc) like I have with my cat, I get more emotional, top of my head feels soft, more likely to say something with less inhibitions (usually in the negative)and I think I'm more prone to migraines, What about you?

[Lars39]

1. MSG is the reason we keep benadryl in the house.

It's been known to land my husband in the ER quite a few times. His symptoms are hives, severe itching progressing up to breathing problems. We've learned to really read labels.

[Demonaut]

2. I read them too, sad thing is too many companies rely on this to sell their

products, if the flavor is lacking, well just toss in MSG and all is well.
I really think that this product is dangerous in the long term and I truly believe that
people have reactions but they are so mild that they don't attribute it to the MSG they just consumed

[MiddleFingerMom]

3. MSG? Additive? For a moment, I thought you were calling MiddleFingerGrandmom an addict.

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Laudanum enthusiasts (even the MOST enthusiastic like MFG)
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MFG used to date one of Edgar Allen Poe's descendents.
According to MFG, HE had a way with words, too.
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[OhioBlue]

4. I haven't noticed a reaction to MSG

but Aspartame - the artificial sweetener I believe makes my PMS unbearable and gives me headaches.

[luv_mykatz]

5. I get headaches from MSG.

I tend to react badly to artificial ingredients. Artificial sweeteners give me heartburn, and upset my stomach. :puke:

I seem to feel better when I eat organic/healthier foods, and stay away from chemical lab stuff, and cheap additives like high fructose corn syrup. Blech!

[Demonaut]

6. oh yeah, I check which sauces have hfcs, I found that most bread does too

[BillStein]

7. no medical issues

but I hate the way food tastes when it's overused