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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