The Ultimate Guide to B17 and its Treatment of Cancer
Vitamin B17, also known as amygdalin or laetrile, is a natural compound derived primarily from apricot kernels and bitter almonds. Historically, cancer patients have turned to amygdalin as an alternative treatment due to its ability to produce a form of cyanide harmful to cancer cells when metabolized by the body.
Its initial successful application dates back to 1845 in Russia and gained broader recognition in the 1950s through the efforts of Dr. Ernst Krebs. Commonly occurring in apricot seeds, apples, plums, cherries, certain nuts like bitter almonds, and select plants, amygdalin serves as the primary element in laetrile therapy. This alternative cancer treatment has attracted attention for its perceived potential advantages.
In the United States, concerns about cyanide poisoning led to the prohibition of vitamin B17 for cancer treatment. Despite this ban, some individuals still incorporate vitamin B17 into their home protocols, obtaining it mainly from seeds of fruits like peaches and bitter almonds.
In alternative healthcare practices, practitioners may administer vitamin B17 orally or intravenously. It’s crucial to highlight that there is no evidence suggesting toxicity from purified amygdalin at therapeutic dosages (2016).
Originally, amygdalin gained popularity as a cancer treatment in the U.S., supported by positive case studies demonstrating its anti-tumor effects. However, in the 1980s, it faced bans in several states, deemed ineffective and potentially toxic.
Recent studies (2019) have reignited interest in vitamin B17, showing promising results. In-vitro studies suggest potential anti-cancer effects, especially in breast, prostate, and oral cancers.
Reports of toxic side effects are associated mainly with oral administration, leading to symptoms resembling cyanide poisoning. However, when administered intravenously, vitamin B17 appears to lack toxicity.
Beyond cancer treatment, vitamin B17 is purported to offer various benefits, such as antioxidant properties, pain relief in inflammatory conditions, immune system enhancement, and blood pressure reduction.
Foods rich in vitamin B17 include apricot kernels, bitter almonds, raw nuts, buckwheat and flaxseeds, and certain vegetables like lima beans, carrots, and bean sprouts.
FAQ:
- What does vitamin B17 do for your body?
- B17, or amygdalin, may enhance immunity, alleviate pain, and lower blood pressure.
- In what food is vitamin B17 found?
- It is found in the pits and seeds of apricots, peaches, papayas, apples, fresh almonds, butter beans, mung beans, clover, sorghum, carrots, bean sprouts, nuts, celery, and flaxseed.
- Can you buy B17 in the US?
- B17 is available from online retailers in the U.S., but it lacks FDA approval for any use and is not considered safe according to the FDA.
- Is there a vitamin B17 deficiency?
- There is no recognized deficiency of vitamin B17 as it is not officially recognized as an essential nutrient by the scientific and medical communities.
- Does B complex have B17?
- B17 is not part of the B complex; the B complex includes B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12.
Articles and Studies About Vitamin B17 and Cancer therapy:
- https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0105590 – Amygdalin Blocks Bladder Cancer Cell Growth In Vitro by Diminishing Cyclin A and cdk2 8/9/2014
- “Laetrile/Amygdalin (PDQ®) By National Cancer Institute.” Cancer.gov. Published 2022. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/hp/laetrile-pdq#_10. Accessed 22 August, 2023.
- Laetrile ((Laetrile/Amygdalin) B17 or Amygdalin): Benefits, Myths and Food Sources. Ryan Raman. Healthline Media. Published 2017. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/laetrile-(Laetrile/Amygdalin)-b17#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2. Accessed 22 August, 2023.
- “Benefits Of (Laetrile/Amygdalin) B17 For Health!” Amarjit Singh Jassi. Lybrate, Puvbished 2017. https://www.lybrate.com/topic/benefits-of-(Laetrile/Amygdalin)-b17-for-health/c50862bc3ceff62a27bbfc74565a4853. Accessed 22 August ,2023.
- “Can apricot seeds help treat cancer?” Hannah Nichols. Medical News Today. Published 2018. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/314337. Accessed 22 August, 2023.
Vitamin B17 Social Media Groups:
Instructions on How to Request to Join Facebook Groups:
These Groups are all Private Groups, which means that you have to request to “Join”. Joining these groups is a Crucial step to speaking to Survivors. Here are the Steps to Joining a group and starting to communicate and get information:
- Click on the Link and Make sure you are signed into Facebook
- Click Request to Join-You will then get a list of Questions that the Group Admin designs. These are designed to make sure you are real and have personal interest in Joining the group.
- Fill out ALL the questions that are asked. Be Sincere and Honest. You are looking for Help for you or a loved one and tell them that.
- You will be approved almost all the time if you are real and sincere. Approval could be instant or take up to a few days. It all depends on the Group Admins and Group membership settings
Instructions on what to do When you are Accepted to Join Facebook Groups:
Once accepted to the Group you will receive a Notification that Admins have approved your request to Join! Here are the next steps to getting integrated into the group and getting information.
- Go to the Group homepage. Get familiar with the pages within the group. There is often very valuable information and documents uploaded and available here. For example: Discussion, Featured, Events, Media, Files..
- Reach out to the Group Admin and introduce yourself. Find the admin on the “Members” page. The message should introduce yourself, thank them for allowing you into the group and briefly explain your situation and ask for guidance. The often are very knowledgeable on Alternative Treatments.
- Post your first post into the group. Be honest and sincere and ask for help. Tell about your situation and journey and ask for Advice. Don’t be afraid to ask for Success Stories. They are there and the Survivors are very willing to help and give advice.
- Use the Search bar )Magnifying Glass” to search fro prior posts and chats that may be useful to you. Search your type of Cancer, search for specific treatment types, search for Success stories. Sort by most recent.
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