Hunza Tribe Is Free of Cancer: Apricot Kernels Might Be The Reason!

The incidence of cancer is very low in the tribes of Hunza residing in the Himalayas where apricot pits and millet consumption is high due to local availability. It has been found that, along with some other plant sources, apricot is rich in amygdalin.

Amygdalin is a naturally occurring compound that can be produced from crushed pits of apricot. On the other hand, Laetrile or vitamin B17 is an industrial product that is also derived from amygdalin.

Cyanide in apricot kernels to damage cancer cells

Apricot kernels contain a particular compound known as glycosides. In this compound, sugar and cyanide molecules remain chemically …read more