date:Jan 31, 2013
nervous system. However, it seems counter intuitive to give a drug to block the effects of glutamates from MSG instead of protecting patients by not feeding them a neuro-toxin in the first place. Many nursing homes serve elderly patients-- who may be suffering from end stage Alzheimer's -- foods that are low in sodium and high in MSG, used as a flavor enhancer.
Protection against MSG overdosing
Helpful methods to protect Alzheimer's patients from being exposed to overdoses of glutamates are e