Glutamate flavoring the neck, gradually radiating to both arms and the back, general weakness and palpitations... The syndrome is often abbreviated as CRS and also became known under the names Chinese food syndrome and monosodium glutamate symptom complex. Symptoms attributed to the Chinese restaurant syndrome have been determined to be false. Although many people believe that monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the cause of these symptoms, an association has never been demonstrated under rigorously controlled conditions, even in studies with people who were convinced that they were sensitive to the compound. Techniques used to adequately control for experimental bias include a placebo-controlled double-blinded
Chinese people in Bangladesh Chinese people in Bangladesh There are several hundred Chinese citizens and nationals who live in Bangladesh.Most Chinese expatriates are based in Dhaka and Chittagong, and consist largely of diplomats or employees of foreign companies. Chinese food enjoys large popularity and is widespread in Bangladesh, with there even being Bangladeshi-style Chinese cuisine. Many Chinese high-ranking officials including Xi Jinping, visited the country and met with representatives of the local Chinese community. Chinese women in Dhaka have a reputation for running popular beauty parlours. Social and cultural events such as the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Chinese New Year are celebrated quite often