The US Food & Drug Administration has determined that MSG is a safe food ingredient if used in moderation. Only a very small subset of individuals is allergic to MSG.
The etiologic agent of Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.
- SCIENTIFIC NAME: Monosodium glutamate
- INDICATIONS: Food additive, flavor enhancer
- SYNONYM: N/A
- CLASS: Food additive
- HALF-LIFE: N/A
- CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
BCG Vaccine, MAO inhibitors
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