Abstract
Monosodium L-glutamate is the cause of the Chinese restaurant syndrome and can precipitate headaches. In appropriate doses it causes burning sensations, facial pressure, and chest pain. These are pharmacological effects obeying a dose-effect relationship. There is considerable variation in oral threshold doses among individuals.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 826-828 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Science |
Volume | 163 |
Issue number | 3869 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1969 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General