In searching for info about vitamin deficiencies, I came across something that implies that reaction to MSG may be due to a deficiency in vitamin B6, possibly due to a deficiency in zinc... So, you may be able to affect it by supplementation. See below. Dan Reactions to monosodium glutamate (Chinese restaurant syndrome) (B6) (B6) Probably caused by a Vitamin B6 deficiency induced by Zinc deficiency (Zinc is required for the activation of Vitamin B6)
http://www.turnaroundyourhealth.co.uk/articledetails.asp?ArticleID=84 ________________________________ From: Dianne France [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 6:52 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: CS>Non-nutrative sweetner ----- Original Message ----- From: Ode Coyote <mailto:[email protected]> It's also a natural extract when processed, like Monosodium Glutamate, accurately labeled as a natural flavoring. You may believe that MSG is harmful, but..it's also unavoidable. The question is, how much? Ode We have a friend living and teaching in the Philippines that is assisting several women with treatment due to kidney shut down from MSG. Seems that use a lot of it over there to flavor due to lack of funds for meats and such. They use fish heads and marinate it in water with MSG for a week or so and then pour that liquid over rice to give the rice flavor. It seems to effect women more than men and a lot of women die young over there. There is no free medical over there, even veterans. They might be seen by a doctor but they have to buy their medications or they don't get well from what we have been told. Dianne
