can MSG (for example in Chinese food) "trigger" afib?? Got an episode last night and still have this morning. Also, why can you feel your heart when sleeping on your left side or sometimes your stomach?? Found the following, interesting:
MSG and Atrial Fibrillation
Taurine is the body's heartbeat regulator. Deficiency states can be induced by MSG because glutamate competes in the body with another amino acid - cysteine. The body uses cysteine to make taurine. A major complaint of MSG symptom complex sufferers is irregular, fast heartbeats, - atrial fibrillation. The same symptom also occurs from taurine deficiency.
Some research has identified a Familial A-Fib where A-Fib is passed on genetically28 but it is relatively rare. Some cases have been reported where antihistamines, bronchial inhalants, local anesthetics, tobacco use, MSG, caffeine (in coffee, tea, sodas, etc.), cold beverages, and even sleeping on one's stomach or left side are said to have triggered A-Fib.
See the following link for an excellent summary of data about the amino acid taurine:
MSG and Atrial Fibrillation
Taurine is the body's heartbeat regulator. Deficiency states can be induced by MSG because glutamate competes in the body with another amino acid - cysteine. The body uses cysteine to make taurine. A major complaint of MSG symptom complex sufferers is irregular, fast heartbeats, - atrial fibrillation. The same symptom also occurs from taurine deficiency.
Some research has identified a Familial A-Fib where A-Fib is passed on genetically28 but it is relatively rare. Some cases have been reported where antihistamines, bronchial inhalants, local anesthetics, tobacco use, MSG, caffeine (in coffee, tea, sodas, etc.), cold beverages, and even sleeping on one's stomach or left side are said to have triggered A-Fib.
See the following link for an excellent summary of data about the amino acid taurine:
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