Are You Reacting to MSG?

George R. Schwartz, MD, author of In Bad Taste: The MSG Syndrome, believes there are three general categories of symptoms that result from MSG consumption:

Allergic Symptoms 

• Rash
• Hives
• Asthma, shortness of breath
• Sneezing
• Running nose

Peripheral Symptoms 

• Flushing
• Jaw tightness
• Headache
• Rapid heartbeat
• Chest tightening
• Diarrhea, stomach cramps
• Arthritis

Central (Brain) Symptoms

• Depression
• Insomnia
• Confusion
• Paranoia

This was excerpted from “Excitotoxins” which was published in the March 2003 issue of Experience Life magazine.