Rogerscottq (Portland, Oregon) on 07/08/2012
At best, we believe, HCN (B-17), will act like a cytostatic or slowing down the aerobic phase of a cancer cell system. However, the anaerobic phase will then ensue, and the system has already reduced any benzaldehyde present from the whole nitriloside into benzoic acid. However, in the cancer tumor system limb or zone of greatest activity HCN will not be readily detoxified into thiocyanate, but will act as an enzyme reactivator for those hydrolases that digest cancer cells (trophoblasts). The primary protease inhibitor of the cancer system is hCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin).
HCN has long been known to act upon some serine enzymes as an activator and accelerator. In fact even the detoxified or transulferased form: thiocyanate can act as an accelerator and reactivator though not to the same degree as free HCN. Most often cancer patients die not to the incursions of the cancer cells so much as the effect of hCG on the digestive enzymes in the blood stream and eventually in the pancreas so that these enzymes being deactivated vastly impact both immunity and nutrition. The patient dies of pneumonia for example or 'cachexia' or starvation.
This is why it is so important for cancer sufferers to have lots of raw, red meat or other protein predigested or a supply of complete amino acids (not soya) or supplemental enzymes. This amounts to 'tenderizing meats' or supplying something akin to mother's milk. Then the system can synthesize the missing or inhibited enzymes. B-17 works as a CO-ENZYME. If the enzymes are insufficient to the work before them, HCN or B-17 has nothing to work on.
And as we believe: it is not a stand-alone 'chemotherapy'. It is not terminally toxic (cytoxin) magic bullet. Look up a paper by Mendell and Blood on this and you'll see for yourself:
HCN is the simplest known vitamin. As such it works in conjunction to digestion both in the blood and the gut.
Rsc
Replied by Alex from Burlington, Ontario, Canada on 10/23/2012
There are a great many cultivars of apricots being grown and each of these varieties produce different quantities of amygdalin, from sweet, like almonds, all the way up to extremely bitter comparable to bitter almonds. One should be aware of the bitterness of their chosen kernel. Many of the "bitter" kernels being sold are really not very bitter at all. They contain very little amygdalin, and certainly not in therapeutic values. The bitter the better, as they say. Consumption should be varied accordingly.I talk more about this on my own blog at http://www.apricot-kernels.blogspot.com
Apricot kernels (the inherent cyanide) may also induce the process of autophagy, which is the cell repair/recycling mechanism the body otherwise activates during periods of fasting. The two in combination have the potential to be very effective indeed.
We import our apricot kernels from Australia. There is an exceptional variety available there with roughly 50,000 mg of amygdalin per kilo. Be mindful of the less bitter varieties, as they're also being sold as "bitter apricot kernels", and those imported from countries such as India, Turkey and Pakistan. Many vendors are quite happy for you to believe you're purchasing a quality, local product, or they'll market their Indian or Pakistani kernels as "Hunza" or "Hunza region" in an attempt to give them credit. To put amygdalin quantities into perspective, the more bitter varieties available in North America contain approximately 15,000 mg per kilo. If you're using them for anything more than prevention, get yourself a truly bitter specimen.
Replied by Steve from London, Uk on 05/31/2018
I feel there is a lot of inaccuracies on above post.Apricot kernels can indeed kill cancer cells but it cannot be any kind you will need the ‘bitter” and not the sweet variety. Best ones are the Hunza which are grown in Himalayas. “Google Hunza shangrila”
Every fruit seeds/kernels are cynagenic which is indeed cynide, but this is in very small amounts, and this is what kills cancer microbes and the reason why there is a myth re cynide poisoning. And reason why they were/are forbidden in some countries.
Google "Jason vale sent to prison for selling apricot seeds”
Replied by Rosina from East End of London UK on 10/13/2021
I had a dream last night and it was not the first to come true. I dream Jason Vale had passed away. It might have been brought on by my buying 3 lots of Apricot kernels who the sellers all stated was bitter, when in fact I doubt they were. I am about to start a protocol including Apricot kernels, however, I remembered my dream and decided to check up. It seems Jason Vale at only 51 years of age has died, from Cancer! Now he has been taking them for years, and now it has really put me off from taking them. I actually feel sad about it really, because he was so young. But maybe the apricot kernels kept him alive a lot longer than he would have lived, but it has still given me serious cause for concern, and don't think I will take them now. Jason passed away in July I think of this year 2021.Replied by Teena from Victoria on 10/17/2021
I would never rely on one method when dealing with something as virulent as cancer, take your b17, budwig protocol, fenbendazole, avoid sugars and minimise red meat.Update for fenben budwig proto, I know my husband had surgery for his cancer too but specialist appt last week said not a trace. After surgery I was only doing one budwig meal mixed with fenben per day 🌞
Replied by Leslie from Pleasant Grove, Ut on 10/20/2021
What type of Apricot tree is best to plant for the health benefits of the seeds? I live in zone 6.Replied by Michael from Australia on 01/16/2022
Hi Alex,I would appreciate knowing how to acquire kernels from your source in Australia, thanks.
Replied by Sharon from Salt Lake City, Ut on 01/16/2022
I would love to know the information of how to get the apricot kernels from Australia.Thank you,
Sharon
Replied by Goodvibes from Miami on 11/25/2022
Where do u recommend to get them?Replied by Yad from Sunny Somewhere on 11/29/2022
For source of Apricot Kernels make sure you are buying Organic, raw, Bitter Apricot Kernels. If you would like to keep them for a longer time buy them still in their shell and crack them open yourself as you use them. Otherwise buy the kernels already removed from their shell and make sure they are not expired or near expiration. Keep them in refrigerator to prolong their vitality.Replied by Survivor from USA on 05/01/2023
If I'm not mistaken, he got himself into remission from late stage cancer with the apricot seeds and had recurrences when he was incarcerated from selling them and promoting them as a cure.Replied by Donna from Plano, Texas on 07/22/2023
What's your thoughts on taking apricot seeds for preventive. I have mother and both grandmothers had breast cancer... And history of heart disease.. and cholesterol... Thank youReplied by Dr Ranjit from Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India on 03/04/2024
In an elderly grandmother aged 89 years who is also a relative of mine with Bladder cancer not responding well to medicines, the inclusion of 2 apricot seeds/day has not only reduced the tumor size by 40% but has also prevented its spread Besides Vitamin D levels and protein levels were corrected by supplements and tablets as also homeopathic medicines were used to achieve the positivr results It is advisable to undertake anti-cancer treatment with natural or herbal medicines along with Apricot seeds to have a synergistic curative effect rather, than standalone treatment regimen
