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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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CRS - Chinese Restaurant Syndrome
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
With symptoms so similar to an allergic reaction, the first experience often results in a trip to the emergency room. CRS is diagnosed when typical symptoms occur within 30 to 60 minutes of eating foods with high concentrations of MSG. The symptoms usually go away without treatment in about 2 to 3 hours.