Monosodium glutamate, generally referred s MSG is a flavour improving agent used in food items. MSG is mostly used in the preperation of chinese cuisines.
The majority of individuals do believe that MSG causes allergic reactions but it’s still to be proved. Many researchers later doing decades of study failed to learn the connection between MSG and allergies.
Many instances are discovered all around the world together with the people being effected by this flavouring ingredient.
Effects of MSG on Human Body
Many researchers have found out that
- MSG is genetoxic, means it damages the cells and genetic material.
- MSG damages human lymphocytes, which are a kind of white blood cells.
- MSG can cause depression as it effects the neurotransmitter in the brain which effects the moods and emotions of the humans.
- Consumption of larger amount of MSG causes kidney damage in animals.
- Over consumption of MSG by children can cause dermatitis.
Symptoms of Monosodium Glutamate Allergy
Most cases of msg allergy have found out the following symptoms
- Flushing
- Mild chest pain
- Hives
- Runny nose
- Headache
- Swetting
- Nausea
- Digestion problem
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Swelling of face
- Fatigue
- Burning sensations in and around the mouth
- Tingling skin
MSG can also cause more serious allergic reactions which are as follows
- Anaphylaxis
- Palpitation
- Chest pain
- Difficulty in breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling of throat
Treatment of Monosodium Glutamate Allergy
The ideal approach to prevent any type of allergy is by preventing the things which provide you allergies. However these steps can be taken to be able to treat or prevent allergy symptoms.
- If you are allergic to MSG then avoid packaged and processe foods.
- Always read the label of the packaged food carefully before making the purchase.
- If you are in restaurant then do ask whether your dish contains msg or not
- Avoid eating packaged and processed foods as these may contain MSG, instead go for veggies, fruits.
- Avoid eating packaged foods like chicken stock, dried beef, hydrolyzed wheat protein as they contain msg.
- Sometimes allergic reactions to MSG can be mild and it will go on their own but when the reaction is serious like anaphylaxis then the patient should be given a shot of adrenaline. In this case you must approach your doctor immediately. Delay in treatment means playing with the life of the one effected. Make sure you reach the doctor on time if the patient is suffering shortness of breath, chest pain, difficulty in breathing and palpitation.
- Take vitamin b6 suppliments if you suffer from allergic reaction. Eight out of nine people stopped reacting to msg when they were given vitamin b6 suppliments.
