Anthony wrote:

> "Kswck" > wrote in message
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>>My girlfriend is a migraine sufferer. If she consumes MSG, the migraine
>>attacks. There are many people that are allergic to MSG.
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> I certainly didn't mean to imply that no-one is allergic to MSG; I'm sure
> some are, including your girlfriend, but as with those who have the
> misfortune to be allergic to peanuts, or bivalves, or beestings I believe
> that the percentage of the population so affected is fairly small.
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I'm sure the percentage of the population that cannot consume MSG is
quite small. The point was to correct Sheldon who has a way of
overemphasing things. His blanket statements often do not apply.

Perhaps 'allergic' is too strong a word. Let's just say that for some,
consuming MSG can make them ill.