Monosodium glutamate is no longer on the list of migraine triggers | Press

The new version of the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3), which lists substances that can trigger headache symptoms, has removed monosodium glutamate as a possible inducer of migraine. The third edition of the list was published by the International Headache Society and released earlier this year in the United Kingdom.

The criteria for classifying foods in this survey are based on scientific evidence, using diagnoses regarding the occurrence of migraine in the population and related causes published in leading bibliographic databases. The list is a worldwide reference in the health field and is used for scientific, educational, and clinical purposes by institutions, societies, and individuals.

The International Headache Society, responsible for the list, is an organization that brings together approximately 1,300 health professionals to promote advances in migraine-related science, as well as education and risk management, with the aim of benefiting people affected by the disease.

For more information, the ICHD-3 list is available in digital format, in English:
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0333102417738202

UMAMI

It is the fifth basic taste of the human palate, discovered in 1908 by Japanese scientist Kikunae Ikeda. It was scientifically recognized in 2000, when researchers at the University of Miami confirmed the existence of specific receptors for this taste on the taste buds. The amino acid glutamic acid and the nucleotides inosinate and guanylate are the main umami substances. The two main characteristics of umami are increased salivation and a lingering taste for a few minutes after eating. To learn more, visit www.portalumami.com.br.

MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a food additive added to preparations to deliver the umami taste in a purer, more concentrated, and standardized way. In the same way, we use sugar and sweeteners to increase sweetness, or salt to make foods salty. MSG is an important ally for health because it can help reduce the sodium content of meals by up to 37% while maintaining the same acceptance.