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Monosodium Glutamate: From 1 Different Sources

A food additive that is used as a flavour enhancer and seasoning. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of an amino acid. A short-lived illness involving pain in the neck and chest, palpitations, feeling hot, and a headache may occur in some people after eating food to which large amounts of MSG have been added.
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

Glutamate

An amino acid (see AMINO ACIDS) which, along with aspartate, is a major excitatory chemical neurotransmitter – method of communication between neurones (see NEURON(E)) – in the central nervous system. The two amino acids are found in the cortex and cerebellum of the BRAIN and in the SPINAL CORD.... glutamate

Monosodium Glutamate Syndrome

Pains in arms, neck, shoulders and spine from excessive consumption of monosodium glutamate which increases the body’s salt levels.

Tea. Mix, equal parts: Agrimony, Centuary, Meadowsweet.

Decoction. Mix, equal parts: Dandelion root, Echinacea root.

Tablets/capsules. Blue Flag. Devil’s Claw. Wild Yam.

Formula (1). Turkey Rhubarb, with pinch of Cayenne or drops of Tincture Capsicum. Dose: Liquid Extracts: 1 teaspoon. Tinctures: 2 teaspoons. Powders: 500mg (two 00 capsules or one-third teaspoon). Thrice daily.

Formula (2). Dandelion 2; Meadowsweet 1; Goldenseal quarter. Dose: as above. ... monosodium glutamate syndrome

Glutamate Dehydrogenase

(glutamic acid dehydrogenase) an important enzyme involved in the *deamination of amino acids.... glutamate dehydrogenase

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