Amygdalin is a compound found in the pits or seeds of apricots, apples, peaches, plums, red cherries, and other fruits. It's also in bitter almonds. A partly man-made, purified form of amygdalin, ...

Apricot seeds are almond-shaped kernels inside the fruit’s pit, or stone. Raw apricot seeds contain a compound called amygdalin, which is an enzyme that your gut turns into cyanide. Cyanide is a toxic ...

Laetrile (amygdalin) is a highly controversial alternative cancer treatment. It is banned in many states, as it’s ineffective at treating cancer and may cause cyanide poisoning. Share on Pinterest ...

Cherry pits contain amygdalin, which your body can turn into cyanide if the pit is crushed or chewed. Swallowing a few cherry pits should be okay, but large amounts could potentially lead to choking ...

Some of your favorite summer fruits contain a surprisingly toxic secret deep inside. A British man was recently treated for cyanide poisoning after eating cherries, or more specifically, cherry pits.

Laetrile is promoted as an alternative cancer treatment. There is not enough reliable evidence that it works. Laetrile is a partly man-made (synthetic) form of the natural substance amygdalin.

Plum (Prunus domestica) seeds, which contain the cyanogenic diglucoside (R)-amygdalin and lesser amounts of the corresponding monoglucoside (R)-prunasin, release the respiratory toxin HCN upon tissue ...

Laetrile, which is found apricot seeds, has been used by quacks to "treat" cancer for 70 years. It works, assuming that your goal is to poison yourself. But cancer claims, which were ridiculous in the ...

Ordinary consumption of seed-containing apples poses a harm to consumers. When we think of dangers lurking in our food, we tend to concentrate on the threats posed by chemical additives or by improper ...

Apples can be a healthy snack or ingredient. However, it is not advisable to eat the seeds, as they contain small amounts of a chemical that produces cyanide, which is highly toxic. Eating one or two ...