So I was reading about MSG (monosoduim glutocate or whatever)

[Saint Nick]

Info in this article was pulled from: http://www.nomsg.com/

I went to our "snack bar" and bought some of these small salami thingies for 35 cents each. I got two of 'em. I was reading the package they come in and it is in this sunburst logo that says "No MSG!" And then I remember long ago when I saw a Spaghetti-Os can that said the same thing. So I dug around on the internet and found this website that is ALL about it. I then poked around on there, and found that it is a "drug" that causes "allergic reactions". Here is the allergic reactions to MSG according to this website:

headaches
migraines
stomach upset
nausea and vomiting
diarrhea
irritable bowel syndrome
asthma attacks
shortness of breath
anxiety or panic attacks
heart palpitations
partial paralysis
heart attack-like symptoms
balance difficulties
mental confusion
mood swings
neurological disorders (Parkinson's, MS, ALS, Alzheimer's)
behavioral disorders (especially in children and teens)
allergy-type symptoms
skin rashes
runny nose
bags under the eyes
flushing
mouth lesions
depression
and more

edit: gonna post this too

Its ever-expanding use by the food industry causes great concern in the medical profession because MSG overstimulates brain cell activity. It is neither a necessary additive, nor a harmless flavor enhancer like common table salt. MSG actually tricks your brain into thinking the food you are eating tastes good. Manufacturers can therefore use inferior ingredients to make a mediocre product seem tastier. Higher profits and low-quality products of little nutritional value prevail at the expense of consumer health.

MSG intolerance is not an allergic reaction, but a powerful drug reaction. Even in those people who do not suffer acute, immediate reactions to the substance, prolonged or acute exposure will destroy brain cells in anyone.

I found it funny because those are pretty much every reaction under the sun and more. I went through that list and I've found a few but I doubt it's related to MSG. Everyone gets headaches, upset stomachs, runny noses, bags under the eyes, etc. etc. I just think it's a ridiculous website, but then again maybe I should take it more seriously. Chinese food is MSG city Good thing I don't eat that too often. Anyways, I wonder if MSG is that big of a deal?

Cliff notes:

1) went to snack bar
2) bought salami sticks
3) read package; package reads "No MSG!"
4) i look on the intarweb for info about msg
5) i find website http://www.nomsg.com/
6) website has a general list of reactions to MSG
7) i laugh on line
8) everyone has those reactions to anything
9) i begin to wonder if msg is really THAT bad

 

[nakedfrog]

MSG is da debbil
It knocked my cat up and killed my houseplants.

 

[fLum0x]

dont they test like 100 people or something and each thing that goes wrong, even if it is only with 1 person, has to be listed?

 

[rh71]

yeah i get migraines from it. Took me over a year to figure it out. Wasn't the case when I was a teenager. I eat it very sparingly now.

 

[loup garou]

Whenever I eat cheap chinese food, my gums swell and I feel like I want to rip all my teeth out of my mouth. I've always accounted it to too much MSG, as no other type of food gives me that reaction.

 

[Saint Nick]

Originally posted by: fLum0x
dont they test like 100 people or something and each thing that goes wrong, even if it is only with 1 person, has to be listed?

yeah but MSG is a flavor enchancer, apparently it "tricks" your brain into thinking food tastes good? so i do'nt think its added to the ingredients list.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: jndietz

Originally posted by: fLum0x
dont they test like 100 people or something and each thing that goes wrong, even if it is only with 1 person, has to be listed?

yeah but MSG is a flavor enchancer, apparently it "tricks" your brain into thinking food tastes good? so i do'nt think its added to the ingredients list.

It's listed in every food that has it. Lola is very sensitive to MSG and gets very sick when she eats it.

 

[habib89]

i don't think msg is really that bad for you.. i mean it's not good like calcium, but it's not bad like.. cocaine.. i'm pretty sure it's somewhere within that range.... ............. ............................

 

[OrByte]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
MSG is da debbil
It knocked my cat up and killed my houseplants.

LOL its too early to bust up laughin in the office!

now im gonna get in trouble.

 

[Saint Nick]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: jndietz

Originally posted by: fLum0x
dont they test like 100 people or something and each thing that goes wrong, even if it is only with 1 person, has to be listed?

yeah but MSG is a flavor enchancer, apparently it "tricks" your brain into thinking food tastes good? so i do'nt think its added to the ingredients list.

It's listed in every food that has it. Lola is very sensitive to MSG and gets very sick when she eats it.

oh really i didn't know they listed it, learn something new everyday cheers iamwiz :beer:

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: jndietz

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: jndietz

Originally posted by: fLum0x
dont they test like 100 people or something and each thing that goes wrong, even if it is only with 1 person, has to be listed?

yeah but MSG is a flavor enchancer, apparently it "tricks" your brain into thinking food tastes good? so i do'nt think its added to the ingredients list.

It's listed in every food that has it. Lola is very sensitive to MSG and gets very sick when she eats it.

oh really i didn't know they listed it, learn something new everyday cheers iamwiz :beer:

It's one of the top ingredients in Doritos.

 

[Kanalua]

I love MSG...gives my wife a headache, though...

 

[Saint Nick]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: jndietz

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: jndietz

Originally posted by: fLum0x
dont they test like 100 people or something and each thing that goes wrong, even if it is only with 1 person, has to be listed?

yeah but MSG is a flavor enchancer, apparently it "tricks" your brain into thinking food tastes good? so i do'nt think its added to the ingredients list.

It's listed in every food that has it. Lola is very sensitive to MSG and gets very sick when she eats it.

oh really i didn't know they listed it, learn something new everyday cheers iamwiz :beer:

It's one of the top ingredients in Doritos.

OMFGWTFBBQ TOP INGREDIENTS?!?!?/ x_x i should prolly stop eating that sh!t... then again... i'm going to eat leftover chinese for lunch.

 

[iroast]

msg has been used for ages. it's safe, although some people do experience minor side effects. for example, if i consume too much, my lower jaw tingles for a bit.

 

[CRXican]

It's in Doritos? What else is it in that I should know?

 

[metalmania]

Water is more harmful! All most all people died drank water in their living days!

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: CRXican
It's in Doritos? What else is it in that I should know?

Pretty much anything pre-processed.

 

[Saint Nick]

Originally posted by: metalmania
Water is more harmful! All most all people died drank water in their living days!

rofl thats a funny statement actually. if you think about it, everyone says this and that gives you cancer and you can die from this and that. anythign can give you cancer and you can die from anything.

eat drink and be merry i say, but don't eat it if it makes you uncomfortable

 

[scorpmatt]

Originally posted by: jndietz

Originally posted by: metalmania
Water is more harmful! All most all people died drank water in their living days!

rofl thats a funny statement actually. if you think about it, everyone says this and that gives you cancer and you can die from this and that. anythign can give you cancer and you can die from anything.

eat drink and be merry i say, but don't eat it if it makes you uncomfortable

if you gonna pick on water, dont forget about the air we breathe. Every breath you take is hazardous to your health

 

[IronWing]

MSG doesn't affect me at all but gives my wife instant headaches.

 

[Saint Nick]

Originally posted by: ironwing
MSG doesn't affect me at all but gives my wife instant headaches.

i think its giving me headaches now that i think about it. unless its a placebo thing.

 

[Jzero]

I've never noticed any ill effects from MSG, but I avoid it whenever possible nonetheless.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: habib89
i don't think msg is really that bad for you.. i mean it's not good like calcium, but it's not bad like.. cocaine.. i'm pretty sure it's somewhere within that range.... ............. ............................

Well thats pinned it down then. Thanks!

 

[Vegito]

This was so funny.. in college.. we knew msg was bad.. so we would order take out and be like.. hey for #x can you put extra msg, my friend loves the flavor.. we bring that stuff back and the guy was getting headache from eating that... was pretty funny.. stuff you do when ur drunk

 

[Saint Nick]

Originally posted by: forcesho
This was so funny.. in college.. we knew msg was bad.. so we would order take out and be like.. hey for #x can you put extra msg, my friend loves the flavor.. we bring that stuff back and the guy was getting headache from eating that... was pretty funny.. stuff you do when ur drunk

rofl you are a crazy fscker