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Laetrile : Benefits, Myths and Food Sources

Laetrile is often wrongly called Amygdala or vitamin B17.



Rather, it is a drug that contains purified amygdala — a compound found in the seeds or kernels of many fruits, raw nuts, beans and other plant foods


Laetrile is best known as a controversial treatment for cancer. However, there is little scientific evidence to support this hefty claim 

This article explains everything you need to know about laetrile, backed by science.








Capsules Pouring out of BottleShare on PinteLaetrile is the name of a drug created in 1952 by Dr. Erst T. Krebs, 

It contains purified amygdala, which is a compound found naturally in the following Trusted Source
  • Raw nuts: Such as bitter almonds, raw almonds and macadamia nuts.
  • Vegetables: Carrots, celery, bean sprouts, mung beans, Lima beans and butter beans.
  • Seeds: Millet, flax seeds and buckwheat.
  • Pits of: Apples, plums, apricots, cherries and pears.

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