B-17 is a naturally occurring compound that was discovered and isolated in the early 1800’s. B-17 is also otherwise called amygdalin. Of late, B-17 has gained prominence and is the subject of much debate and arguments because of its proposed but unproven ability to prevent and fight cancer. This compound is available in both in natural and synthetic forms and has been used as a subject of experiment for cure of cancer. There is much debate about its use as a cheap and effective cancer cure and FDA has banned the usage of B-17 for cancer treatment. In spite of this, B-17 continues to be a legally accepted treatment method in a few countries, like Mexico.

B-17 experts inform us that this compound can be used as an effective medicine for cancer, in conjunction with other medication. They however caution stating that this treatment must be regulated and best effects are seen only if it is followed properly. B-17, when ingested reacts with the other compounds in the body to form a gas called hydrogen cyanide. This substance is directly released into the tissues. When it comes into contact with cancerous cells, it reacts with them and destroys them.

The entire process is not instantaneous and it may be months before the results of B-17 medication are seen. B-17 experts also caution that this compound is not a magic solution for cancer treatment and that it should be taken along with the other types of medicines that are applicable for the treatment. However, they claim that regular and regulated doses of B-17 can definitely prevent the occurrence of cancer in the body. It is to be noted that amygdalin or various forms of B-17 have been used as a cancer cure medicine, right from ancient times to as late as 1900s.

The presence of B-17 in many types of plants, fruits and vegetables, is a well-known fact. Apricot kernels and almonds have been proven to have the highest concentrations of B-17. The pips of almost all the fruits contain this substance. B-17 is easily identifiable by its bitter taste and this bitterness might be the reason why it is often disregarded by people in the civilized world. Studies conducted on tribal people and the apparent nonexistence of cancer amongst them, have indicated the reason to be the diet. These people eat fruit pips and kernels regularly, as a part of their diet.