Comments on: Hidden Sources of MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) on Food Ingredient Labels

By: Larry

Larry — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:44:56 +0000

One other note; most doctors seem to be clueless about the MSG/headache issue. I don’t think that it is covered in medical school. If the FDA has determined MSG is safe enough for most of the general population, why would doctors question their studies or their conclusions? We need to TELL our family doctors when we have sucessfully discovered a cure for MSG symptoms and let them know the issue is real.

By: Larry

Larry — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:35:04 +0000

My experience has been that practically ALL soups, broths, and gravies contain some form of MSG. @Gina

By: Larry

Larry — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:30:37 +0000

It took many years for me to find out that MSG was causing my terrible headaches that lasted for days. My stomach was harmed by taking aspirin constantly, having a limited effect on the headache pain. Now I have to read labels carefully but it has been worth the trouble. I have also noticed that there seems to be a threshold limit, because MSG seems to be cumulative in my system. So, if I haven’t had an episode in a while, I can tolerate more MSG before experiencing any symptoms. If I’ve had a recent episode, it takes very little to put me back into trouble. I hope this information helps others.

By: Gina

Gina — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:13:52 +0000

Thanks for this great info! My husband has suffered from debilitating migraines since puberty. He is now 53 and we are no closer to solving the mystery of their causes, even though he has been to all sorts of professionals. I have decided to really zero-in on food ingredients, starting with MSG.

I used to make a lot of casseroles using the “cream of ___” soups, most of which contain MSG, however, in the Campbells Cream of Broccoli, there is “Soy Protein Concentrate”, “Spice” and “Flavoring”. Do you think those contain MSG? Are there any decent “cream of” soups that are MSG-free? I don’t live very close to a co-op, so suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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By: Annette

Annette — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:06:18 +0000

Thank you sooooo much for your website. I too suffered from severe migraines for years and only about three or four years ago did I finally find out that MSG was a migraine trigger and it was through websites like yours. Since then I have become a diligent label reader for MSG AND all of the other “code names” it goes by. I do shop at Whole Foods alot, but still read the labels. It is a little challenging, but well worth the effort for me. My migraines have almost disappeared and even the ones I’ve had have been very mild compared to what it was. When eating out, if I’m not sure about something on the menu I will insist that the chef be asked and they’ve been very forthcoming and very courteous in responding. No one wants anyone to get sick at their restaurant. Thank you again for your wonderful website. )

By: Gayle DeGregori

Gayle DeGregori — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:51:29 +0000

I would like to add that even Whole Foods breads have enzymes. In fact I would say 75% of the products sold by Whole Foods have some form of MSG.

By: Gayle DeGregori

Gayle DeGregori — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:50:06 +0000

I have suffered migraines for years (40 or 50) and avoid MSG which is hidden in so many things. Almost all bread products in grocery stores have “enzymes” which must be avoided. If I read the label and buy bread that does not have enzymes, I’m okay. Enzymes for some reason are the killer.

By: Geri K

Geri K — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:33:13 +0000

Philadelphia Cream Cheese spread – with Salmon – has MAJOR MSG! Check out the ingredients… it’s like the sixth ingredient there!

Also watch for this new Chinese additive Datem – it’s in a lot of foods! I get sick from that too…

BTW Our supermarket’s bakery bread has MSG in it – so I went back to Pepperidge Farm Pumpernickel bread and now I’m not getting sick! Seems to be the only bread I’ve seen with few additives…

By: wmom

wmom — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:23:47 +0000

My son was recently diagnosed with migraines. He and I are on a migraine diet which includes no MSG. Does malted barley flour equal MSG? I’ve found white flour and bread free of this for use at home. But malted barley flour is used in every store bought roll I’ve looked at so far including the rolls in restaurants. Once in a while I’d like to be able to grab a cheeseburger and MSG free fries. On your website, the buns at McDonalds and Burger King are not listed as having MSG, yet their ingredient list says it has malted barley flour. I’m confused.

Also, our family used to eat out a few times a month. Any recommendations for MSG free foods in chain restaurants? (For example: when I called Red Robin they told me that their french fries and hamburgers are MSG free IF you order them with none of their special salt added) Thank you!