Collected Reports of Adverse Reactions to MSG Ingestion
Ingestion of processed free glutamic acid (MSG) is known to produce a variety of adverse reactions in some people. These reactions, although seemingly dissimilar, are no more diverse than reactions found as side effects of certain neurological drugs. We do not know why some people experience reactions and others do not. We do not know whether MSG “causes” the condition underlying the reaction, or whether the underlying condition is simply aggravated by the ingestion of MSG. We only know that the reactions listed below are sometimes caused or exacerbated by MSG.
All forms of MSG (free glutamic acid that occurs in food as a consequence of manufacture) cause these reactions in MSG-sensitive people. That includes MSG found in a plant “growth enhancer” called AuxiGro, and MSG found in a variety of other fertilizers and fungicides that have been approved for spraying on growing crops, including crops identified as “organic.”
Cardiac
Arrhythmia
Atrial fibrillation
Tachycardia
..Rapid heartbeat
..Palpitations
Slow heartbeat
Angina
Extreme rise or drop
..in blood pressure
Circulatory
Swelling
Gastrointestinal
Diarrhea
Nausea/vomiting
Stomach cramps
Irritable bowel
Swelling of hemorrhoids
..and/or anus area
Rectal bleeding
Bloating
Muscular
Flu-like achiness
Joint pain
Stiffness
Neurological
Depression
Mood swings
Rage reactions
Migraine headache
Dizziness
Light-headedness
Loss of balance
Disorientation
Mental confusion
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Hyperactivity
Behavioral problems
..in children
Attention deficit disorders
Lethargy
Sleepiness
Insomnia
Numbness or paralysis Seizures
Sciatica
Slurred speech
Chills and shakes
Shuddering
Visual
Blurred vision
Difficulty focusing
Pressure around eyes
Respiratory
Asthma
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Tightness in the chest
Runny nose
Sneezing
Urological / Genital
Swelling of the prostate
Swelling of the vagina
Vaginal spotting
Frequent urination
Nocturia
Skin
Hives (may be both ..internal and external)
Rash
Mouth lesions
Temporary tightness or
..partial paralysis
..(numbness or tingling)
..of the skin
Flushing
Extreme dryness of
..the mouth
Face swelling
Tongue swelling
Bags under eyes
Learning Impairment and Endocrine Disorders May Also Be Caused or Made Worse by Early Exposure to MSG
Obesity, reproductive disorders, and learning impairment, that sometimes become obvious only after puberty, may have their origins in neuroendocrine dysfunction caused by exposure of infants and small children to MSG.
Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration (deterioration of the retina) May Also Be Caused or Made Worse by MSG.
The first evidence linking retinal degeneration to treatment with MSG was found by researchers testing the notion that glutamic acid might cure retinal degeneration. By 1969, evidence that treatment with MSG caused retinal degeneration had been confirmed many times.
Hi. I am just your ordinary concerned person. Aside from this movie amplifying my concern into borderline rage, i enjoy flying kites. I saw the Joe’s video blog and me think, “what do i need to tell more people”. I don’t have much to say at this time except to watch this video and then go fly a kite. Oh, and one of my family members almost overdosed and died. Wasn’t happy.
Spread cheer, let your employees/others know they are doing good when they are or just find something good to tell them!
I’ve been joking recently with a friend of mine that I have Embitterment Disorder (believe it or not – the Psychiatric Association has added this to their lists of made-up disorders!- they sit around and vote on what should be a disorder, I’m not kidding) I heard this on the radio a few weeks ago and it was stated matter-of-factly by the radio personality that there was this new “disorder”. Had I been that announcer/newscaster I would have busted of laughing at it as some sort of joke- who do these people think we are? Stupid? Well, apparently so, because he didn’t laugh or express any sort of concern of how idiotic this was. But I laughed all the way home at how completely fricken retarded it was. But I have the sad thought at the same time that people are numb to this and don’t throw these “doctors” out of their “priestly” seats and tell them to find some other job more useful, like shoveling shit, because that’s what they’re trying to feed us!
Anyways, I digressed a little, but my point was: that even though we all suffer from “Embitterment disorder” we should still make others feel wanted and find the good things in Life to Praise. Just telling someone “Thanks, I appreciate your help, or your work” improves his/her life. Be good to others and they will appreciate it- It’s good for EVERYONE.
