Vitamin B17 (Amygdalin)
Centuries ago our food was rich in Laetrile. However, as our diets have changed Laetrile has been removed. As the quantity of Laetrile decreases in our diet, the rate of cancer has increased proportionately. The Hunza people, who live in isolation in the Himalayan's never contract cancer. However, their diet is exceptionally high in Laetrile. If they start on a modern diet, their cancer rate becomes the same as ours.
That is the right question. When people talk about diet, they use
the term nitriloside which is basically the same as vitamin B-17,
amygdaline, or Laetrile. Nitrilosides are found in over 800 plants,
many of which are edible. Apricot Kernels (the seed inside the pit) are
the richest source of nitrilosides. Nitrilosides found in most all
fruit seeds including apple, peach, cherry, orange, and nectarine. It
is also found in millet, wheat grass, lima beans and mung beans. I
personally enjoy mung bean noodles which can be obtained at most Asian
markets. How many Asians have you heard of with cancer?