http://www.msgmyth.com/
> http://www.nomsg.com/
>
> "You may think that you are actually avoiding MSG if you
> avoid Chinese restaurants, but this factory created flavor
> enhancer is in almost every bottled, bagged, frozen, or
> canned processed food on super market shelves. "
>
> Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
>
> Following is a list of well-documented reactions to
> monosodium glutamate (MSG). Individuals with
> extreme sensitivities may experience seemingly incurable
> fibromyalgia-type pain, while others may have immediate,
> acute reactions, including heart attack.
>
> Remember: a high enough dose is toxic to anyone - which
> is far more likely as more and more foods contain higher
> percentages of MSG (mostly in disguised forms: click
> here for a list of common aliases found on food labels).
>
> Asthma
> Mood swings
> Sleep disorders
> Pain in joints or bones
> Chronic post nasal drip
> Skin rash, itching, hives
> Irritable bowel or colitis
> Anxiety or panic attacks
> Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting
> Severe headache, migraines
> Extreme thirst or dry mouth
> Chronic fatigue or sleepiness
> ADD, ADHD, Rage Disorder
> Shortness of breath, chest pains
> Hyperactivity, behavioral problems
> dry cough, hoarseness or sore throat
> Blurred vision or difficulty breathing
> Heavy, weak feeling in arms and legs
> Gagging reflex or difficulty swallowing
> Weight problems, obesity, hypoglycemia
> Depression or mood change, bipolar, SAD
> Difficulty concentrating and poor memory
> Tenderness in localized areas, neck, back, etc.
> Bloated face, dark circles under strained eyes
> Abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, colitis, IBS
> Excessive perspiring or shuddering and chills
> Swelling, pain, or numbness of hands, feet, jaw
> Pressure behind eyes or on head, neck, shoulders
> Irregular heart beat or blood pressure, racing heart
> Chronic bronchitis-like symptoms, allergy reactions,
> Balance problems, dizziness, or seizures, mini-strokes
> Flushing or tingling in face, chest, pressure behind eyes
> Attention deficit disorder, anxiety attacks, rage, panic attacks
> Neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, fibromyalgia,
> MS, Parkinson's
>
>
> HIDDEN SOURCES
>
> While MSG in its pure form must be labeled, food
> manufacturers are aware that consumers have become
> savvy to the term, "monosodium glutamate," and are now
> adding enormous amounts to our foods under devious
> and difficult-to-identify names - with the Food and Drug
> Administration's approval.
>
> When added to another ingredient (frequently the case
> with carrageenan, for instance), the FDA does not require
> that MSG be listed as such on a label.
>
> Food labels are arranged in descending order of ingredient
> concentrations. The earlier an ingredient below appears on
> a label, the higher the likelihood that the food contains
> MSG.
>
>
> DEFINITE SOURCES of MSG
>
> autolyzed yeast
> autolyzed plant protein
> calcium caseinate
> sodium caseinate
> gelatin
> hydrolyzed protein
> sodium caseinate
> yeast extract
> textured protein
> Monopotassium glutamate
>
>
> POSSIBLE SOURCES of MSG
>
> broth
> stock
> spices
> bouillon
> flavorings
> seasonings
> beef flavoring
> pork flavoring
> smoke flavoring
> natural flavorings
> chicken flavoring
> soy sauce
> soy extract
> soy protein
> soy protein isolate
> soy protein concentrate
> textured protein
> vegetable gum
> carrageenan
> barley malt
> malt extract
> malt flavoring
> whey protein
> whey protein isolate
> whey protein concentrate
>
>
> This list is periodically updated by our members.
> Unfortunately, it is impossible to provide an all-inclusive
> list because the food industry is always inventing new
> labeling deceptions to confound consumers.
>
> We also suggest elimination of the excitotoxin, aspartame
> (Nutrasweet ª et al.), from your diet, as many people who
> react to one also react to the other.
>
> It is also important to know that MSG can also be found
> (though not always) in vaccines, flu shots, IV solutions (as
> maltodextrin), and in vitamin supplements. MSG is
> alwaysÊ present in any gelatin-encapsulated vitamin or
> supplement.
> ___________
>
> For a more complete list of what contains MSG that they
> don't tell you about, go to: http://www.msgmyth.com/
>
> http://www.truthinlabeling.org/ that asks the question, "If
> MSG isn't harmful, why is it hidden?" Hmmmmmm.
> Good question