Call to action folks: ABCActionnews wants to know if you had a reaction to a restaurant food. Note in the article the opinion of the actual DOCTOR who knows about...
Msg T. replied:
The comments of the dieticians betray their ignorance. If a food is considered GRAS - generally recognized as safe - it doesn't have to go through all the tests NEW additives have to go through. It gets a free pass. The FDA DID commission a study in 1995 that did show that MSG affected those with asthma - what can be a deadly condition. And here is EXACTLY what the FDA had to say about MSG after the independent study: http://www.msgtruth.org/contents.htm
Msg T. replied:
James, it may have been that those symptoms appear hours later than the symptoms noted in the study. I notice those same symptoms myself if I accidentally ingest MSG. It still happens - even to me :( As a clue that MSG does affect muscle and joint pain, see the following link: glutamate blockers including Tramadol, Ibuprofen, Gabapentin, and Lyrica are all accepted treatments for Fibromyalgia. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fibromyalgia/DS00079/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs Therefore, it is becoming more obvious - since even Ketamine - used as an anesthetic (and illegal recreational drug) is also a glutamate blocker, that muscle pain and aches are affected adversely by glutamate.
Msg T. replied:
Even WebMD admits that MSG affects those with fibromyalgia. They can't deny the connection now that they have found glutamate blockers work to treat it. http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/guide/fibromyalgia-the-diet-connection?page=3
I know many of you, like me, have a very high sensitivity to foods with MSG. My big issue is eating out. If you know a chain restaurant that is safe or items that are...
Phoebe B. replied:
Many waiters have absolutely no clue. Many chain restaurants use MSG. Bob Evans, for instance, uses MSG in almost all of their dishes. We all need to complain loud and clear that we don't want any MSG. Period. It makes me so mad that I always have to feel like I want extra special treatment when eating out. MSG is unhealthy for non-migraineurs as well.
Marsha H. replied:
Phyllis Panozzo, thx I didn't realize that MSG has gluten but it makes sense. So ordering gluten free is a good idea to avoid the MSG
Does anyone remember going to the Bingington Ferry Boat Restaurant in the 1970's? It was a great place to go out for dinner.
Christopher W. replied:
Back in the 70's, my cousin Dan Currier was a chef there.
Karen G. replied:
Binghamton Resturant in Edgewater is closed . . . . there's alot of history - in 1997, the owner Mr Neilson Gross, was kidnapped & found in NYC, murdered . . . BUT on a lighter note, Mark Glabau was a chef there for MANY yrs . . . prepared banquets for...See More
Are there any resources on restaurants that are MSG/free glutamate sensitive friendly? I have been gluten free for a few years, and there are many great resources out...