The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology
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J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. · Nov 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialMulticenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multiple-challenge evaluation of reported reactions to monosodium glutamate.
The frequency of reactions reported to occur after the consumption of monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the subject of controversy. ⋯ The results suggest that large doses of MSG given without food may elicit more symptoms than a placebo in individuals who believe that they react adversely to MSG. However, neither persistent nor serious effects from MSG ingestion are observed, and the responses were not consistent on retesting.