Current clinical findings on monosodium glutamate

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a common and widely used food additive which has been passed as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the American Food and Drug Administration. However, it may have a significant adverse effect on certain individuals; the physician must be able to recognize the sympto...

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Published in:Canadian family physician 1981-07, Vol.27 (1), p.1150-1152
Main Author: Livingstone, V H
Format: Article
Language:English
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Family Practice Case Book
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Summary:Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a common and widely used food additive which has been passed as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the American Food and Drug Administration. However, it may have a significant adverse effect on certain individuals; the physician must be able to recognize the symptoms of MSG sensitivity, otherwise known as "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome". This article reviews current findings on MSG.
ISSN:0008-350X
1715-5258