This can cause symptoms including nausea, vomiting , headache , dizziness, liver damage , bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen, extremely low blood pressure, fever, damaged nerves, mental confusion and in some extreme conditions, it can cause death. Considering laetrile as a concentrated form of amygdalin, it is still known as non-toxic component as compared to amygdalin. However, moderation is the key. Eating it in a limit may help in some ways, but this does not make it a cure for cancer.
When we connected with our expert Nutritionist, Dr. Rupali Dutta, she explained, "Apricot seed contains a toxic chemical called amygdalin which has cyanide in it that may cause serious harm to health. Also, it hasn't been scientifically proven by AFSP, European Food Safety Authority or any other trusted food safety authority who qualifies apricot seeds as curers for cancer.
I recommend people to be careful of what they are consuming for such serious ailments like cancer. Even if you are consuming it, be very sure of the dosage and see if you are prone to its toxicity.
Always refer to a doctor before taking a decision. On the contrary, according to the book, Healing Foods by DK Publishing, The seed inside the stone of apricot is edible.
Along with its anticancer properties, the author claims, apricot seeds help remove toxins and strengthens the body's defenses against disease. The kernels also contain vitamin B17 laetrile , shown in laboratory studies to kill cancer cells. However, seeds also contain cyanide which is extremely hazardous for your body. There is no specific treatment for cancer, therefore do not blindly consume apricot seeds without referring to your doctor. As of January 25, , only those products that do not exceed the maximum level for total extractable cyanide will be permitted for sale.
Apricot kernels are the seeds found inside the pits stones of fresh apricots. Apricot kernels resemble small almonds and have an almond-like taste.
There are two types of apricot kernels, based on taste, bitter and sweet. Both bitter and sweet apricot kernels naturally contain amygdalin. Apricot kernels are typically sold in health food stores, Asian grocery stores, and on the internet as whole or half kernels, either pre-packaged or in bulk. They may also be sold ground, and may be used as an ingredient in foods and beverages. Both bitter and sweet apricot kernels look and taste like almonds, making them difficult for consumers to identify if they are not clearly labelled.
Consumers should inquire at the point of sale if the food products they are purchasing are not clearly labelled to identify their contents. Apricot kernels sold as food and food products containing apricot kernels should not be consumed for medicinal purposes.
Should Canadians have any questions after January 25, , about whether certain products meet the maximum level, they should contact manufacturers or sellers directly.
This is below the 2. The man was not trying to slowly poison himself, it turns out, it was rather the opposite—he had been eating apricot kernels and kernel supplements for the past five years in a bid to help keep his prostate cancer in remission, reports Alessandra Potenza for The Verge. The seeds inside apricots that resemble almonds have been trumpeted as a miraculous natural cure for cancers. The toxicity of the cynaide supposedly kills off the cancer cells.
But that is not the case, reports Potenza. The poison is just as toxic to healthy cells as it is to cancerous ones. The apricot kernels themselves don't have cyanide in them, but upon digestion the body converts a compound called laetrile into the poison.
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