What is Novodalin B17?
What is B17? B17 is a substance found naturally in over 1200 different foods, including the seeds of many kinds of fruits, such as apricots, plums, cherries, oranges, nectarines, apples and peaches, as well as many raw nuts. Our natural B17 supplement is extracted from apricot seeds.
What are the health benefits of B 17?
Possible benefits
- It may lower blood pressure: An older study on people between 40 and 65 years old found that amygdalin helped lower systolic blood pressure by 28.5% and diastolic blood pressure by 25%.
- It may provide pain relief: Older research on rats indicates that amygdalin may help relieve pain.
What are the side effects of B17?
Side effects
- fever.
- sickness.
- headaches.
- dizziness.
- liver damage.
- drooping eyelids.
- a lack of oxygen to the body tissues.
- a drop in blood pressure.
What foods contain laetrile?
This may include foods like:
- raw almonds.
- carrots.
- celery.
- apricots.
- peaches.
- bean sprouts.
- beans – mung, lima, butter and other pulses.
- nuts.
Can you eat the inside of an apricot seed?
A toxin is in the kernels and seeds Apricot kernels, in particular, should not be eaten. Fresh apricots with the stone inside can still be sold and eaten. The kernels cannot be sold separately. Apricot kernels are safe to eat in processed products, like almond biscuits.
What is laetrile made out of?
Laetrile is a partly man-made (synthetic) form of the natural substance amygdalin. Amygdalin is a plant substance found in raw nuts, bitter almonds, as well as apricot and cherry seeds. Plants like lima beans, clover and sorghum also contain amygdalin. Some people call laetrile vitamin B17, although it isn’t a vitamin.
How do you use apricot seeds?
Apricot seeds can also be added as a flavoring to dishes. Europeans will often put a seed in their jam or jelly to enhance the flavor, while Italians put crushed apricot seeds in their famous Amaretti di Saronno cookies. Apricot seeds resemble almonds and have a similar flavor to them.
What can I do with apricot pits?
The kernel is used to produce oil and other chemicals used for medicinal purposes. Despite serious safety concerns, apricot kernel is used for treating cancer. It is taken by mouth or given as an injection.
Is apricot seeds good for your skin?
As apricot kernels are over 50% oil, they are a rich source of essential fatty acids (oleic and linoleic), bringing your skin the benefits of moisturising. These oils are very easily absorbed by the skin, without leaving any greasy residue.
How do you prepare apricot kernels for consumption?
Members of the public are advised to soak bitter apricot seeds in water and then cook them thoroughly in boiling water before consumption and when using them to prepare drinks. Cooking bitter apricot seeds thoroughly in boiling water can release the toxic hydrogen cyanide.
How many apricot seeds can I take in a day?
The FSAI advises that apricot kernels should be labelled to inform consumers that adults should eat no more than 1-2 small kernels per day due to the risk of cyanide poisoning.
How many apricot kernels per day is safe?
Apricot kernels are also sometimes consumed, but no more than 2 small apricot kernels or half of a large apricot kernel should be taken daily. Consuming larger amounts is likely unsafe.
What happens if you swallow an apricot seed?
Apricot kernels and the seeds of apples and pears contain a naturally occurring toxin (amygdalin). When eaten, this toxin can react with stomach enzymes and release a poison (cyanide) in the gut. This can cause stomach ache, illness, and can be fatal, especially for children.