The vitamin B17 for the first time found in almond seeds, then it is revealed that is contained in most fruits. For years, this substance is considered a vitamin and attributed to vitamins of group B under number 17.

Modern research has reported, however, that rather belongs to a vitamin compounds.
Of course this fact is not belittling or decreases string of health benefits.

The vitamin B17 is also known under the name amygdalin. It is composed of two sugar molecules – one cyanide, and the other is benzaldehyde.

It is believed that contained in vitamin B17 cyanide component damages and destroys cancer cells. Many experts believe that this vitamin is key in combating the insidious disease. Many studies confirm that vitamin B17 is extremely effective in cancers.

According to Dr. Ernst Krebs Jr. / biochemist from San Francisco / cancer not worried by an unknown bacterium, virus or toxin, but rather is a vitamin deficiency disease caused by shortage of valuable nutrients in the diet of modern people.

Back in the 50s of the last century he discovered that vitamin B17 is harmless to humans. He even injected it on animals and on themselves without getting a poisons. Krebs died in 1996 at age 85.

Other benefits attributed to vitamin B17 include reducing arthritis pain, lowering blood pressure and toning the body.