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- From: billn@hpcvaac.cv.hp.com (bill nelson)
- Subject: Re: MSG
- Message-ID: <1992Jul29.055658.17576@hpcvaac.cv.hp.com>
- Organization: Hewlett-Packard Company, Corvallis, Oregon USA
- References: <182753@pyramid.pyramid.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1992 05:56:58 GMT
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- lstowell@pyrnova.mis.pyramid.com (Lon Stowell) writes:
- : In article <1992Jul22.144117.20399@walter.bellcore.com> jchen@ctt.bellcore.com writes:
- : >
- : >There is no clinical evidence to link MSG to any health problem to a
- : >normal person. Even for those who are allergic to it, the symptoms are
- : >typically short and mild. Very few had strong reactions, none has died
- : >of it.
- : >
- : I am allergic to the stuff...if you think migraine headaches are
- : a "short and mild" symptom, how about I come over and give YOU
- : one?
-
- According to the double blind testing - this claimed link does not exist.
-
- : >That is why FDA does not regulate the use of it, only the labeling of it for
- : >those who are allergic to it.
- : >
- : >The whole thing was blown out of proportion in 60 Minutes.
- : >
- : You are obviously not allergic to the stuff...nor a physician
- : who has to deal with people who are.
-
- See above.
-
- : Sensational yes, but if you've ever had a cluster or migraine, I
- : seriously doubt if you'd consider the experience "mildly
- : annoying". Maybe if you enjoy brushing your teeth with an air
- : hammer...
-
- I have had cluster headaches - very painful. But, once again, see above.
-
- Bill
-