That is normal for most people. I do believe MSG works on your taste buds. I could be wrong. Threw it out many, many moons ago.
Remember the product “Accent”? Same thing.
MSG “amplifies” flavors *in your brain receptors*.
I’ve heard it referred to as cocaine for your chow.
I cannot abide the stuff.
I get migraines for no good reason so I’d never push my luck.
I can’t eat Chinese; even if I walk past a take-out, the aroma sets me off.
Even if they *say* their menu picks do *NOT* contain any MSG, I still get the headache. >;)