Why do I feel thirsty after eating MSG?

Well, chances are, if you’re thirsty after eating Chinese food (or any food), you’ve probably consumed a good dose of sodium in the food or you’ve not had enough liquids recently. And, while MSG does contain sodium, it has only 1/3 the sodium of table salt.

Does MSG give you dry mouth?

Conclusions: MSG has a widespread reputation for eliciting a variety of symptoms, ranging from headache to dry mouth to flushing.

Does MSG make your mouth water?

When I taste MSG in food, it’s not usually its flavor that gives it away, but its “mouthfeel”. MSG creates a unique sensation of almost instantaneous mouth-watering. Once you learn to identify this sensation as MSG, you won’t be able to miss it.

Why does Thai food make me thirsty?

Thai food is fresh and herbs used in dishes also boast medicinal qualities. If you ever feel very thirsty after eating Thai food that is mostly likely from the MSG. Also, powdered chicken stock’s main ingredients are sugar, MSG and salt, and is often used for flavouring in sauces and curries.

Does fish sauce make you thirsty?

Soy sauce, fish sauce and oyster sauces all have high amounts of sodium, additives, preservatives including MSG and other artificial flavourings. If you ever feel very thirsty after eating Thai food that is mostly likely from the MSG.

Does MSG fill you up faster?

There is no evidence whatsoever that MSG interferes with satiety, indeed if anything, it may have the opposite effect. Proteins, which break down during metabolism to amino acids, have been shown to decrease ghrelin, the appetite stimulating hormone, and boost leptin, the hormone that curbs appetite.

Does MSG make you want to eat more?

It’s just one of the many foods filled with monosodium glutamate (MSG), an additive that makes everything taste more appetizing, increasing your desire to continue noshing. That’s not all: MSG also increases appetite by blocking the message to the brain that you’ve eaten your fill.