Why do Chinese use so much MSG (Monosodium Glutamate), which has been
known to cause headaches/migraines, lethargy, sleepiness,
nausea/vomiting, stomach cramps, extreme dryness of the mouth, and many
other unhealthy side-effects?

Is this why most Chinese look so "sick"?

Also, if people claim Chinese foods are "good", why then a "food
enhancer" like MSG is needed? The use of MSG in food suggests, at the
very least, some level of dishonesty in the Chinese cooking as well as
the culture that brews such practice.

In ups.com
wrote:

> Is this why most Chinese look so "sick"?

Sounds like you have more problems than can be addressed in these
newsgroups.

Good luck.

--
Bert Hyman St. Paul, MN

On 2 May 2006 17:28:37 -0700, wrote:

>Why do Chinese use so much MSG (Monosodium Glutamate), which has been
>known to cause headaches/migraines, lethargy, sleepiness,
>nausea/vomiting, stomach cramps, extreme dryness of the mouth, and many
>other unhealthy side-effects?

Ya like it ...ya go there......ya don't like it....don't go there.

kinda simple, when you think about it.

In article . com>,
wrote:

>Why do Chinese use so much MSG (Monosodium Glutamate), which has been
>known to cause headaches/migraines, lethargy, sleepiness,
>nausea/vomiting, stomach cramps, extreme dryness of the mouth, and many
>other unhealthy side-effects?

<SNIP>

1. Not only Chinese do this, but Americans sure do! I have heard of MSG
being a significant ingredient in KFC's chicken!

2. MSG is not some totally artificial chemical that people have zero
tolerance of. It exists in the human bloodstream if you consume any
protein having glutamic acid as one of its amino acids. Also, result in
human bloodstream if consuming MSG rather than glutamic acid is largely
the same except for dealing with a bit more sodium and retaining a bit
more CO2 to maintain blood pH at where it should be. Main effect of CO2,
bicarbonate and carbonate ions in human bloodstream is pH regulation.

Note that glutamic acid is a bigtime major amino acid in the protein of
brewer's yeast! Those who run into problems from glutamate should consume
less yeast!

- Don Klipstein )

On 2 May 2006 17:28:37 -0700, wrote:

>Why do Chinese use so much MSG (Monosodium Glutamate), which has been
>known to cause headaches/migraines, lethargy, sleepiness,
>nausea/vomiting, stomach cramps, extreme dryness of the mouth, and many
>other unhealthy side-effects?
>

I don't know the answer to your questions but either don't eat at
Chinese restaurants or if you do, just specify NO MSG.

wrote:
> Why do Chinese use so much MSG (Monosodium Glutamate), which has been
> known to cause headaches/migraines, lethargy, sleepiness,
> nausea/vomiting, stomach cramps, extreme dryness of the mouth, and many
> other unhealthy side-effects?

Probably the same reasons non-Chinese use it. It's a cheap flavor
enhancer, & some studies on the elderly & labrats suggest it makes you
want to eat more.

Hard to avoid it. Even "no msg" foods may contain ingredients with msg.
It's also sprayed on crops. (AuxiGro)


Battling the MSG Myth
A Survival Guide and Cookbook
http://www.msgmyth.com
http://www.msgmyth.com/brochure.pdf


* Food Additives that ALWAYS contain MSG *

Monosodium Glutamate
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Hydrolyzed Protein
Hydrolyzed Plant Protein
Plant Protein Extract
Sodium Caseinate
Calcium Caseinate
Yeast Extract
Textured Protein (Including TVP)
Autolyzed Yeast
Hydrolyzed Oat Flour
Corn Oil

wrote:
> Why do Chinese use so much MSG (Monosodium Glutamate), which has been
> known to cause headaches/migraines, lethargy, sleepiness,
> nausea/vomiting, stomach cramps, extreme dryness of the mouth, and many
> other unhealthy side-effects?
>
> Is this why most Chinese look so "sick"?
>
> Also, if people claim Chinese foods are "good", why then a "food
> enhancer" like MSG is needed? The use of MSG in food suggests, at the
> very least, some level of dishonesty in the Chinese cooking as well as
> the culture that brews such practice.
>

Look what the American's invented
http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/audiolo...er/000591.html