How to detoxify MSG (main noodles)

MSG is a valuable flavoring agent in the food industry. Vietnam is a country with a culture of using main noodles in cuisine. With abundant raw material of cassava and sugarcane, the production, use and export of MSG has been developed.

MSG has many harmful effects that not everyone knows. The most special is MSG poisoning . But did you really understand and know about it? Check it out and learn how to detoxify the MSG below!

Symptoms of MSG poisoning

After eating foods containing monosodium glutamate, some users experience symptoms such as dizziness, pain, tightness in the chest, nausea, limp limbs . Then, think about:

1. Food poisoning : Food is not clean, poor quality (rancid, broken mold .), chemical residues (from cultivation, washing, marinating .).
2. MSG : Just like some people are allergic to shrimp, crab, crab . there is also an allergy to MSG, usually due to susceptibility.
3. MSG poisoning : When eating a large amount of MSG (recommended amount is only 6 g / person / day), especially poor quality MSG (fake, imitation, chemical use), or other Super monosodium glutamate (chemical sugar) has a sweetness of tens to hundreds of times higher than regular MSG that causes the body to be poisoned.

When suffering from monosodium toxicity, need to drink plenty of warm water to diuretic, purify the body and detoxify.

Quick treatment when there are signs of monosodium glutamate

1. One of the best ways is to immediately drink 1 cup of warm lemon juice mixed with salt (without sugar) , and lie in a cool place for 15-20 minutes, if possible.
2. You can also drink plenty of warm water for diuretic, body purification and detoxification.
3. Note not arbitrarily use any medicine, prevent complications. If you miss a medication, you should bring the medication case in case the person who is poisoned must be hospitalized.
4. If symptoms do not decrease after immediate treatment, people with poisoning should be admitted to hospital for medical examination, monitoring and treatment.
5. For allergies, monosodium glutamate should be discontinued for a while to avoid re-allergy. Then, when used again, use only a small amount to taste the dish to increase the flavor. Beware of street food.

Need to eliminate MSG?

The monosodium glutamate has no nutritional value, but does not harm the body. It is certified for safety by the Joint Committee of Food Additives (JECFA), World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

However, it should be used in limited amounts , because when used in large quantities, MSG is harmful to the body (as well as vitamin A, too much use also causes the body to be poisoned).

Monosodium glutamate helps the dish increase its flavor and taste, not only used in Vietnam and many countries in the world. It is important to choose a brand-name, branded product that uses safe recommendations to make MSG really useful.