Many of us have to be careful at certain restaurants not to order anything that contains MSG,

because we don't want the unpleasant reaction that it causes in so many people, right?

Right, it's true a lot of us have that.

Or at least we think we do.

Science tells us that we don't, that MSG triggers no such reaction.

But if that were true, then why would so many of us believe it, and why would so many

of us get the reaction?

MSG is today on Skeptoid.

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How a friendly flavor became your enemy.

Today, we're going to pull up a seat at our favorite restaurant, order our favorite meal,

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