MSG and Epilepsy

[forward2007]

I looked this up after Robin mentioned how the Frappiccino's from Starbuck's have MSG in them

Epilepsy, MSG, and Diet

MSG is known to interfere with anticonvulsant medication and induce seizures. Hospitals actually advise against its use in patients taking anti-seizure medication.

One veterinarian - who studies not only the physiology of one species, but many, is quite convinced of the link between epilepsy and the excitatory neurotransmitters glutamic acid and aspartic acid, not only in animals, but in humans as well. For what he has to say: http://dogtorj.tripod.com


Here's more info from another site:

CAUSES OF EPILEPSY

Causes include allergies to foods including sugar, gluten, casein, MSG and aspartame. The latter two are called excitotoxins – and for good reason. They overexcite the central nervous system. L-glutamine, an amino acid found in wheat, soy, MSG and many processed foods is another excitatory chemical for sensitive individuals.

Others causes are an excessively fast oxidation rate, copper toxicity and other toxic metals. Occasionally, infection, pressure from a tumor or irritation from scar tissue from a trauma or illness are triggering causes. Epilepsy can be caused by damage to an area of the brain from lack of oxygen at birth and certain illnesses such as Parkinson's disease.
http://www.drlwilson.com/Articles/epilepsy.htm

[RobinN]

In addition here are some more threads on the subject:
restaurants and MSG.
Glutamate Containing Additives
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/...ns-coping-670/
Common Foods Are Attacking Your Brain with Toxins