I have just joined a company that adds MSG to its food - what do i do about it?

Answer 1

Some people do have a sensativity to MSG.
I know people who have to avoid MSG.

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Commonly Reported Symptoms of MSG Toxicity
Based on books by Dr. Blaylock and Dr. Schwartz

Numbness or paralysis Mouth lesions, sores
Swelling of hands, feet, face Diarrhea
Mitral valve prolapse Nausea
Arrhythmias or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (which can lead to stroke) Vomiting
Rise or drop in blood pressure (a fluctuation) Stomach cramps and gas
Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat) Irritable bowel, colitis, and/or constipation
Angina (pain in and around heart and ribs) Swelling of/or painful rectum
Heart palpitations (change in heart beat, or irregularities, such as atrial fibrillation) Spastic colon
Shuddering, shaking, chills Extreme thirst
Tendinitis and joint pain, TMJ Water retention and bloating (stomach swells)
Arthritic-like pain Muscle aches - legs, back, shoulders, neck Abdominal discomfort
Flu-like symptoms Asthma symptoms
Stiffness - jaw, muscles Shortness of breath
Heaviness of arms, legs Chest pain
Mental dullness Tightness of chest
Depression Runny nose and sneezing
Dizziness, light headedness Postnasal drip
Disorientation, mental confusion, bi-polar Bronchitis-like symptoms
Anxiety or panic attacks Hoarseness, sore throat
Hyperactivity, especially in children (A.D.H.D.) Chronic cough - sometimes a tickle cough
Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) Gagging reflex
Behavioral problems - delinquency, rage, and hostility Skin rash - hives, itching, rosacea-like reaction
Feelings of inebriation Mouth lesions, small waxy bits in throat, tonsils
Slurred speech Tingling numbness on face, ears, arms, legs, or feet
Balance problems Flushing, tingling, burning sensation in face or chest
Aching teeth Extreme dryness of mouth, "cotton mouth", or irritated tongue
Seizures, tremors Dark circles or bags under eyes, face swelling
Loss of memory Urological problems, nocturia, uncontrollable bladder or swelling of prostate
Lethargy Difficulty focusing
Sleeping disorders - insomnia or drowsiness (chronic fatigue) Pressure behind eyes
Migraine headaches - facial or temporal Eye symptoms - tired or burning eyes to blurry vision, optic neuritis Seeing shiny lights
Neurological diseases: ALS, Parkinson's, M.S. Burning sinuses, broken sinus capillaries
Prostate, infertility, thyroid problems Gastro esophgeal reflux
Ear problems - tinnitus or Meniere's Disease Cartilage, connective tissue damage
Gout-like condition (usually knees) Gall bladder or gall bladder like problems
Kidney pain - Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome
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Have you been tested for, suffer from, and found little relief from any of the following conditions?

1. Severe headache 12. Shortness of breath, chest pains, asthma 23. Slowed speech
2. Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting 13. Swelling, pain, or numbness of hands, feet, jaw 24. Chronic bronchitis-like symptoms, allergy reactions, dry cough, hoarseness or sore throat
3. Irregular heart beat or blood pressure, racing heart 14. Pain in joints or bones 25. Heavy, weak feeling in arms and legs
4. Depression or mood change, bipolar, SAD 15. Flushing or tingling in face, chest, pressure behind eyes 26. Irritable bowel or colitis
5. Abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, colitis, IBS 16. Gagging reflex or difficulty swallowing 27. Attention deficit disorder, anxiety attacks, rage, panic attacks
6. Balance problems, dizziness, or seizures, mini-strokes 17. Hyperactivity, behavioral problems 28. Neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, fibromyalgia, MS, Parkinson's
7. Tenderness in localized areas, neck, back, etc. 18. Chronic post nasal drip 29. Pressure behind eyes or on head, neck, shoulders
8. Sleep disorders 19. Skin rash, itching, hives 30. ADD, ADHD, Rage Disorder
9. Blurred vision or difficulty breathing 20. Bloated face, dark circles under strained eyes 31. Asthma
10. Chronic fatigue or sleepiness 21. Extreme thirst or dry mouth 32. Weight problems, obesity, hypoglycemia
11. Excessive perspiring or shuddering and chills 22. Difficulty concentrating and poor memory

If any of these conditions plague you, you may be a victim of the myth that monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a safe food additive. The truth is that the average person eats much more glutamate than what is considered to be a safe and normal amount in the typical American diet. MSG is in everything from crackers and soda pop to vitamins and toothpaste.

Answer 2

All I can say is I went to panda express the other day and I am allergic to MSG and I thought I was gonna lay over and die I got so sick so if that's any indication yes they have MSG in their food. 3 days later think I might live!

Answer 3

You can go to the company head and present your reasons for why they might want to drop the MSG, but be prepared for them dropping your from their employment.

If if bothers you so much you may want to consider not working for them. If that is the case - go back to my original suggestion and at least present reasons why they might want to drop the MSG.

Answer 4

what you do is you educate yourself about MSG and what it really is, not what you think it is.... MSG is basically harmless as tested by every worldwide Food safety organization... High-Fructose Corn Syrup is worse and is in every processed food out there and no one is crying about it!! read about MSG here:

In 1959, FDA classified MSG as a "generally recognized as safe", or GRAS, substance. This action stemmed from the 1958 Food Additives Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which required premarket approval for new food additives and led FDA to promulgate regulations listing substances, such as MSG, which have a history of safe use or are otherwise GRAS. Since 1970, FDA has sponsored extensive reviews on the safety of MSG, other glutamates and hydrolyzed proteins, as part of an ongoing review of safety data on GRAS substances used in processed foods. One such review was by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Select Committee on GRAS Substances. In 1980, the committee concluded that MSG was safe at current levels of use but recommended additional evaluation to determine MSG's safety at significantly higher levels of consumption. Additional reports attempted to look at this. In 1986, FDA's Advisory Committee on Hypersensitivity to Food Constituents concluded that MSG poses no threat to the general public but that reactions of brief duration might occur in some people. Other reports gave similar findings:

* A 1991 report by the European Community's (EC) Scientific Committee for Foods reaffirmed MSG's safety and classified its "acceptable daily intake" as "not specified", the most favorable designation for a food ingredient. In addition, the EC Committee said, "Infants, including prematures, have been shown to metabolize glutamate as efficiently as adults and therefore do not display any special susceptibility to elevated oral intakes of glutamate."
* A 1992 report from the Council on Scientific Affairs of the American Medical Association stated that glutamate in any form has not been shown to be a "significant health hazard".
* Also, the 1987 Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization have placed MSG in the safest category of food ingredients.

Scientific knowledge about how the body metabolizes glutamate developed rapidly during the 1980s. Studies showed that glutamate in the body plays an important role in normal functioning of the nervous system.

Answer 5

You can point it out to them but if it's company policy to use it then you can keep your job and use it or give up your job and not use it.

Answer 6

MMmmm Monosodium glutamate.
I wish I could mainline the stuff, that would be a rush!

Answer 7

Enjoy it. It will actually do you no harm unless you are allergic to it.

Answer 8

ask them to remove it

Answer 9

DON"T EAT THE FOOD

Answer 10

cancel your membership