Key Takeaways:

• Argues that monosodium glutamate (MSG) and related excitotoxins can trigger headaches, neurological symptoms, and other adverse reactions in susceptible individuals.
• Compiles case reports and early scientific work to support the notion of an “MSG syndrome,” pressing for better labeling and consumer awareness.
• Became a reference point in long-running debates about food additives, cultural bias (“Chinese restaurant syndrome”), and individual variability in sensitivity.