Is there a side effect to eating foods with monosodium glutamate?

Question

what will happen if you have msg overdose?

Answer 1

Recent studies have shown that allergies stemming from the intake of MSG can cause birth defects, and numbness of limbs. [citation needed] MSG consumption has been linked to Fibromyalgia syndrome and its related symptoms (including tenderness and pain at trigger point sites, fatigue, sleep disorders, and irritable bowel syndrome).

Despite popular and frequent discussion of MSG related health concerns in the United States, such discussion in Asia, and in Japan, where it was invented, is almost unheard of. Most Japanese when confronted simply say they have never heard of such a problem or discount it as a Western intolerance of Asian food in general

An unknown percentage of the population may react to MSG and develop MSG symptom complex, a condition characterized by one or more of the following symptoms:

* burning sensation in the back of the neck, forearms and chest
* numbness in the back of the neck, radiating to the arms and back
* tingling, warmth and weakness in the face, temples, upper back, neck and arms
* facial pressure or tightness
* chest pain
* headache
* nausea
* rapid heartbeat
* weak pulse
* nightmares
* bronchospasm (difficulty breathing) in MSG-intolerant people with asthma
* drowsiness
* weakness.

Answer 2

I can't drink enough water about 15 minutes after eating anything with msg. It's supposed to be safe....who knows. Works great for getting rid of the "sting" after a wasp or bee bite.

Answer 3

It's only a problem if you're pregnant or allergic to it. All others have no side effects at all. If you're worried about it, ask for "no msg". Most restaurants have that option for above mentioned groups. Usually all chinese restaurant food has msg. If you are worried, ask before you order.