Volume : 4, Issue : 4, April - 2015

A study on Cardio Respiratory Response among young adults having Chinese restaurant syndrome

Dr. S. Preethi, Dr. I. Selvaraj, Dr. S. Pradeep

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;Introduction: Chinese food has become an integral part of Indian culinary scene. Chinese restaurant syndrome (CRS)&nbsp;</p> <div>was coined by Dr. Kwok in the year 1968. He noticed symptom complex after ingestion of Chinese meal added with&nbsp;</div> <div>Monosodium glutamate (MSG). Eating food seasoned with MSG stimulates the glutamate &quot;umami&quot; receptors on our&nbsp;</div> <div>tongue, enhancing savory flavor of the foods.</div> <div>Objectives: This study was conducted to assess the cardio respiratory response among individuals sensitive to Chinese restaurant syndrome.</div> <div>Methodology: A descriptive study followed by case control study was done among medical students in a private medical college.</div> <div>Results: Both heart rate and systolic blood pressure increased after taking soup with MSG. There was a fluctuation in diastolic BP. A drop in oxygen&nbsp;</div> <div>saturation level was noticed immediately while taking vegetarian soup having MSG.</div> <div>Conclusions: People sensitive to MSG may experience arrhythmias, angina and asthma</div>