What is MSG Allergy?
An MSG allergy can be termed as allergic reactions to a combination of ingredients or allergic reaction to monosodium glutamate itself. Some researchers say that there is no such thing as MSG allergy and attribute the allergic reactions to food intolerance or food sensitivity. The reason why they say it cannot be MSG allergy is because whenever a food ingredient causes an allergy, there has to be some kind of protein involved which is considered harmful by the body. In a food allergy, the immune system of the body produces antibodies against the proteins, thinking they are foreign bodies. The antibodies trigger the allergic reactions. However, when MSG is ingested no such antibodies are seen to be released. MSG is the sodium salt of glutamic acid , which is a neurotransmitter. Neurotransmitters stimulate the nerve cells, stimulate the sense of smell, taste and can even stimulate hunger. It’s just like alcohol or caffeine that has different effects on different people. The neurotransmit
