Apricot Seeds At High Doses Can Be Fatal
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Article Date: 13 Apr 2006 - 9:00 PDT
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Apricot seeds are taken by many people as a cancer treatment as they contain high doses of Vitamin B17, an immune system enhancer. However, apricot seeds also contain cyanide, a poison.
The Food Standards Agency (UK) has advised people to take no more than two bitter apricot kernels a day. Higher doses could be dangerous for human health.
According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), it has received reports from various parts of the world of people overdosing with apricot seeds.
A UK retailer, Julian Gray, was selling 10 seeds a day doses of apricot seeds. The retailer says it will re-sell them at not such a high dose (the present dose is not longer for sale).
There is controversy about apricot seeds and the claims made about it as a cancer cure. At Medical News Today we have had hundreds of letters from patients on this subject. Some people say it is wonderful while others say it made them feel worse.
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Cancer Survivor
posted by Joey Kight on 28 May 2006 at 1:24 pmWhy is it that the FDA is trying to debunk the validity of apricot kernels and B17? I have been taking 12 kernels a day for 4 years now, if it is so dangerous why am I still alive? The doctors gave up on me so I took matters into my own hands to stay alive. No signs of cancer in my lymophnodes or in my spine or brain for 4 years.
B17 works! Don't believe the FDA.
Apricot Seeds Work
posted by Anon on 26 May 2007 at 5:14 amHi Joey,
I just wanted to say bravo to you and Praise to God for creating apricot seeds! I have been taking them for a long time ( more than 5 years ago)ever since the doctor recommended a sonogram for suspicious mass in my breast. I knew about B17 beforehand and decided not to go for further doctor visits because I knew what I'd be in for and so, instead, began self treating my condition with apricot seeds and teagreen ( decafinated green tea capsules) Within a few short months, the small hard lumps I had disappeared altogether and I have decided to make the apricot seeds a part of my normal routine. I take about a half of tablespoon of crushed seeds morning and night. God is good, life doesnt have to be complicated.
Apricot Seeds
posted by Jan Adams on 28 May 2007 at 3:04 amHi Joey, I was most interested in your comment about apricot seeds, I had never heard of them as a treatment before. I have bone cancer and have been told there is no cure here in the UK so I am always looking for new ways to fight it. Have you heard of 'lifes greens' ? you take it daily with juice. It contains anti-oxidants,vitamins and minerals etc., available from health food shops. I have just started taking it to boost my immune system. Keep well, Jan
Apricot Seeds
posted by James Turner on 6 Oct 2008 at 3:42 pmI heard about apricot seeds and began taking them 09/22/08. I began taking 2 seeds twice a day with meals and increased the number by 1 seed per meal every 3 days. At the time of my biopsy I was taking 4 seeds twice a day with meals. I am currently taking 5 seeds twice a day with meals. On 09/30/08 I had a biopsy and on 10/06/08 I was informed that the biopsy tested positive for cancer of the prostrate.
talk mg not seeds
posted by Diana Faraci on 21 Jul 2010 at 8:09 pmQuestion
Everyone discusses taking Apricot seeds..what abt the pill form I've heard abt..Amigdalina how much is a safe dose.. if each pill is 500mg.. how many MG a day is safe..
Apricot Seeds- God's Chemotherapy
posted by Janet Terra on 8 Sep 2010 at 10:26 amI want to say that the Lord created the Apricot Kernels - they have the ability to kill cancer cells and leave the healthy ones alone!! Read Edward Griffin's book World Without Cancer for the full details.
I wanted to say to James Turner, that you weren't taking nearly enough per day to fight cancer. The Dr's who treat people with this natural cure recommend 30 to 50 per day, at a rate of no more than 5 per hour.
Poison and Apricot seeds
posted by Reine des Forest on 28 Oct 2010 at 9:41 amGreetings and Blessings everynone!
My French grandmother - who tought me to make apricot marmelade- always warned me not to brake the apricot kernel which is put in the recipe for better taste) because it is poisonous.
Now, I hear all thse wonderful things and I am going to have skin cancer surgery for the 4th time.
Like we would say in Inida: "What to do"???!!!
Thank you all
Reine des Forest
Started munching kernels for Lymphoma
posted by Sam on 19 Nov 2010 at 4:54 amI got a kilo bag of apricot kernels through the post today. Just munched the first five.
I watched G. Edward Griffin's video "A World Without Cancer" and thought that I basically have nothing to lose by trying this alternative treatment as NHS waiting lists mean that it will take months before I see a specialist anyway.
Lymphoma diet.
posted by Michael on 31 Jan 2011 at 2:02 pmRegarding your Lymphoma situation. I have had non Hodgkins Lymphoma, Waldenstoms Macroglobulinemia since Nov '06 since that time I have had no treatment. When I first received my diagnosis I told the Oncologist that I would eat only raw vegetables. I was told diet would make no difference I would be in for Chemo in a year and half to two years. I eat basically raw fruits and vegetables, Beets + tops, Carrots Celery Asparagus, Kale, Garlic, Blueberries Blackberries Oranges, Apples, Grapefruits, Pineapple raw cocoa powder, Coffee, Raisins, 1 whole organic lemon with peel a day, nuts, Cinnamon, Cumin etc. I use a food processor. There is one problem with this diet, and that is that Iron is poorly absorbed, I take "Floradix" supplement staggard with my food intake. I have found that "Beeno" helps with the gas problems. On top of that I get plenty of exercise. I Trim and remove trees, climbing, etc. Before I started this, in a three month period my marker number rose by 50%, and now it has never regained that amount, but at one point was below the level when first diagnosed. I take no grains, legumes or potatoes. On my last 6 month checkup my Oncologist said whatever you are doing, keep doing it.
Whats the deal on no Legumes, potatoes, or grains?
posted by Inori on 4 Feb 2011 at 8:18 amHi Michael-
Looks like a great diet...like the one I'm on. I have to practically 'raid' the produce section and sample everything in it. But what about your reason for not taking Legumes, potatoes or grains??
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