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This 3 page paper examines the problem with MSG. Some information from studies are relayed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Kwok has dubbed as Chinese Restaurant Syndrome (Taliaferro, 1995). The syndrome includes heart palpitations, numbness in the neck or back and sometimes a general weakness (Taliaferro, 1995). Other symptoms include
a burning sensation at the back of the neck, or the chest and in the forearms (Taliaferro, 1995). Headaches, chest pain, nausea and vomiting are sometimes consistent with the
condition (Taliaferro, 1995). One can imagine that the symptoms are frightening because they mimic that of a heart attack or other serious illnesses. Yet, these symptoms have been noted
after people would eat in Chinese restaurants (Taliaferro, 1995). Since that time, there has been much research done on the effects of MSG (Taliaferro, 1995). Researchers claim that as much
as 7% (Taliaferro, 1995, p.8) of the United States population may be afflicted with Chinese Restaurant Syndrome. Other statistics show the affected population to be much smaller. Another study demonstrated
that only 1% (Taliaferro, 1995, p.8) of people in the United States have such symptoms. Chinese Restaurant Syndrome has also been attached to other things such as arthritis, tachycardia, depression,
a runny nose, and asthma (Taliaferro, 1995). It should be noted that some doctors believe that daily intake of MSG is perhaps an underlying asthma trigger (Stevenson, 2000). Onset of
symptoms is usually within fifteen hours of the consumption of MSG (Taliaferro, 1995). Although it is the case that MSG causes a host of maladies, it is also true that
MSG is a legal substance. It is not even considered a poison. In fact, MSG is considered to be a safe food additive (Taliaferro, 1995). No deaths have been reported
as a result of MSG ingestion nor is MSG linked to life threatening scenarios (Taliaferro, 1995). It is possible perhaps that MSG may trigger an asthma attack, and asthma can
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