Am I allergic to preservatives of some kind?!
Question:
Am I allergic to preservatives of some kind?
I have noticed that when I eat things with a high sodium content, the next day I feel terrible. Could it be a lot of sodium that makes me feel bad? Or do a high sodium content in food and a high presence of other preservatives go hand in hand? Symptoms are usually headache, nausea, dizziness, and stiffness of the joints.
Answers:
Do your ankles swell? You may be salt sensitive and should try to avoid it as much as you can. MSG is another flavor enhancer that causes problems, but there are so many BHT and other chemicals in processed food that it is hard to avoid them.
If you could try to go with all natural food without preservatives and added salt for a week or two that would help determine your sensitivity or visit a doctor.