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MSG and Migraines.
What is Monosodium Glutamate? MSG is a neurotoxin, a toxic substance used to fool the brain into telling your tastes buds that the food you’re eating tastes better than it really does. Known as a flavor enhancement agent, the end result is that the food industry can use substandard ingredients and then kick up the taste a notch by adding MSG. Okay, so MSG is another way that big business sticks it to the man. But how that does affect migraines? Frankly, no study has yet been conducted that certifiably links MSG to migraine development. However, several studies have been done linking certain foods to migraines and many foods that have been linked in a number of those studies have something in common: MSG consistently shows up studies validating direct-acting vasoactive substances as causing diet-related migraine headaches. Further adding fuel to the fire is Chinese Restaurant Syndrome. Chinese Restaurant Syndrome is a collection of symptoms that people experience within thirty minutes after eating at Chinese restaurants. Among these symptoms is migraines. What has this do with MSG? Chinese food is notorious for containing high levels of MSG and, in fact, it is theorized that the MSG content is the reason for people feeling hungry so quickly after finishing their meal at a Chinese restaurant. The problem with MSG and migraines is that MSG is often hidden and is sometimes labeled under other names. Food processing companies are allowed to use different names for MSG so that those who know to avoid it often face an uphill battle when attempting to control their intake by reading labels. When you see these products on a food label, you can be sure that it always contains MSG: Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Autolyzed Yeast, Yeast Extract, Gelatin, Glutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Protein: (plant, vegetable, any kind), Monopotassium Glutamate, Sodium or Calcium Caseinate, Textured Protein, Yeast Food, Yeast Nutrient. When you see the following on a food label, it means they often contain MSG or create MSG during the processing: Natural flavor, flavoring, flavors (The Food & Drug Administration of the United States has defined all MSG as naturally-occurring, but natural and safe do not necessarily always go hand in hand), Bouillon or Stock, Broth (chicken, beef, any kind), Carrageenan, Malt Extract or Flavoring, Malted Barley, Maltodextrin, Soy sauce, soy protein isolate, soy protein concentrate, Whey protein, whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate. Obviously, the first step in controlling the effects of MSG on your migraines is to begin limiting your intake of MSG. Except that you can’t make that the first step because your first step has to be educating yourself about what kinds of food products this hidden MSG shows up in. You know that Chinese food is loaded with MSG, but did you know that sports drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade are also loaded with MSG? How about certain candies and gum? Those last two are especially difficult to study because their labels are usually written so minutely that even if you know what the words mean it’s difficult to read them correctly. Here are a few simple rules that can generally be followed, though to be sure it’s always best to read the label carefully and educate yourself thoroughly. Fresh fruits and veggies, steaks and roasts are usually safe to eat provided you’ve carefully cleansed or prepared them. Breads items and baked items often consist of autolyzed yeast, yeast extract, or some other covert MSG. When it come to migraines, MSG and bakeries the old saying caveat emptor applies; the buy should definitely beware. Bakery items filled with fruit normally contain MSG. Canned tunafish and salmon, etc. almost always contain MSG in some form. Lunchmeats are usually unsafe since nearly all deli meat contains MSG. Bacon and ham are nearly always going to be spiced up. Most salad dressings have MSG, though the gourmet brands typically are safe. Almost all canned or frozen soups have MSG. An MSG-free diet is possible, but difficult. It takes work, but if your migraines are triggered by is, it’s work well worth it. DISCLAIMER: This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read. This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to “diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease". Wake Up Richer Every Morning... Instant Internet Business Makes Money Automatically... Thomas Hunter is an Internet marketer, author and publisher and has helped hundreds of people become successful Niche Marketers. Explore the highly profitable world of Niche Marketing at http://SixFigureNiches.com our popular membership website. Article Source: http://netsalesinc.com If you have a website or ezine you may freely post this article on your site as long as you include the full resource box above. All links must be active / clickable with no syntax changes.
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