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MSG is a common food additive found in many commercially prepared foodstuffs in the United States. It is considered to be "generally recognized as safe" by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration despite numerous health concerns.

MSG causes a variety of side effects that can vary from individual to individual. The most common side effects of monosodium glutamate consumption include a burning sensation of the arms, face or chest; numbness that radiates from the neck to the arms; tingling or warmth in the face, arms or neck; pressure in the face; headaches; chest pains; nausea; heart palpitations; sleepiness; difficulty breathing; and general weakness. Breathing difficulties may be worse in asthmatic individuals.