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Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer and common ingredient in Chinese food. This substance is similar to glutamate, a chemical in the brain. Chinese restaurant syndrome refers to the set of symptoms, including chest pain, headache and sweating, that some people report after eating Chinese food.
Chinese food is not inherently unhealthy, but there is definitely a plethora of unhealthy options on the menu. Americanized Chinese food is quite different from the traditional cuisines of China. Oftentimes, many of American-Chinese dishes are based on fried foods with heavy sauces high in fat, sodium and sugar.