Amygdalin

Name: Amygdalin
Synonym: Amygdalin
CAS: 29883-15-6
Molecular Formula: C20H27NO11
Molecular Weight: 457.42
Molecular Structure:
Botanical Source: Almond
Major Functions:
A 2006 Cochrane review of the evidence concluded that is no sound evidence that laetrile is an effective cancer treatment and that there is considerable doubt about its safety. It has not been approved for this use by the United States' Food and Drug Administration. The U.S. government's National Institutes of Health evaluated the evidence, including case reports and a clinical trial, and concluded that they showed little effect. A 1982 trial of 178 patients found that tumor size had increased in all patients. Minimal side effects were seen except in two patients who consumed bitter almonds and suffered from cyanide poisoning