According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there is no strong evidence suggests that MSG contributes to long-term health problems.
However, some people may experience short-term adverse reactions after consuming MSG.
symptoms of Allergies
Reported allergic symptoms after consuming MSG include heart palpitations or chest pain, headache, shortness of breath or asthma attack, the pressure on the face, nausea, and weakness.
Skin Reactions
MSG allergy can also cause skin irritation like redness and sweating, burning, and numbness or tingling around the mouth.
Cause Allergies
MSG has not been proven to actually cause an allergic reaction directly.
Research The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that glutamate increases the release of histamine in mice that may increase the risk of allergies to other foods.