On Tue, 07 Oct 2003 21:37:52 +0000, PENMART01 wrote:

> In article >, Kswck >
> writes:
>
>>Anthony wrote:
>>
>>> "Hahabogus" > wrote in message
>>> . 1...
>>>
>>>>MSG is a natural occurring compound found in many foods. It is used as a
>>>>flavour enhancer. The stuff about allergies is mostly a urban myth.
>>>>
>>>
>>> I agree. Seems unlikely that 650 million Chinese would go around with a
>>> headache rather than omit MSG. I use it in stews, Chinese preparations;
>>not
>>> sure how much good it does, but hey, we need all the flavor enhancing we
>>can
>>> get!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Not true. 650 million Chinese do not use MSG. It IS used in Chinese
>>restaurants in the USA.
>>My girlfriend is a migraine sufferer. If she consumes MSG, the migraine
>>attacks. There are many people that are allergic to MSG.
>
> Bullshit. MSG occurs naturally in many, many every day foods.... including
> milk, especially breast milk... were many people allergic the world population
> would have a very difficult time finding foods they can eat. Between 1-2% of
> the world population is very mildly allergic to MSG... it's exceedingly rare
> for anyone to be highly allergic. People experience Chinese Restaurant
> Syndrome because Chinese cooks tend to use far more MSG than is necessary...
> ergo folks experience overdose... they'd feel exactly the same were they to
> consume a pound of potato chips at one sitting, from consuming excessive salt.
>

I think it's bullshit too, doubt the headaches have anything to do with
MSG, probably too much wine.

Tony