Kernels of Truth: Apricot Kernels - Research Section

The posts created within this blog are my opinions or those of other proponents of apricot kernels and their use therapeutically. Though I endeavor to write nothing that isn't factual, I am not a scientist nor am I doctor. My writings are based on many years of experience, observation and research, and the conclusions drawn are my own. I want to stress the importance of having the advice and guidance of a practiced and experienced healthcare professional. You should only take my writings into consideration in the course of arriving at your own conclusions following extensive research. Research is essential in a proactive approach to well-being. You should feel well-informed and empowered before making any decisions about your health.

Apricot Kernels - Research Section

Links to amygdalin research and reference material in no particular order

(This is an incomplete resource and does not involve studies conducted to find no therapeutic value)

◊ Amygdalin induces apoptosis in human cervical cancer cell line HeLa cells

February 2013

◊ National Cancer Institute - Human/Clinical Studies

◊ The Extraction, Identification and Packaging of Therapeutically Effective Amygdalin

◊ Cyanogenic Glycosides

2.2.3 Long-term carcinogenicity studies

No data on the carcinogenicity of hydrogen cyanide have been published. However, anticarcinogenic effects of cyanide have been reported. Longevity of mice with transplanted Ehrlich ascites tumours and Sarcoma 180 was increased 20 to 70% on i.p. injection of sodium cyanide in the dose range 0.75 to 2.0 mg/kg bw (EPA, 1990).

◊ Amygdalin inhibits genes related to cell cycle in SNU-C4 human colon cancer cells.

World J Gastroenterol 2005 September 7;11(33):5156-5161

◊ Amygdalin Induces Apoptosis through Regulation of Bax and Bcl-2 Expressions in Human DU145 and LNCaP Prostate Cancer Cells.

Biol. Pharm. Bull. 29(8) 1597—1602 (2006)

"Based on these results, amygdalin shows considerable promise in the treatment of prostate cancers."

◊ Apoptosis induction of Persicae Semen extract in human promyelocytic leukemia (HL-60) cells.

Arch Pharm Res. 2003 Feb;26(2):157-61.

◊ Anti-tumor promoting effect of glycosides from Prunus persica seeds.

Biol Pharm Bull. 2003 Feb;26(2):271-3.

◊ In vitro cytotoxicity following specific activation of amygdalin by beta-glucosidase conjugated to a bladder cancer-associated monoclonal antibody.

Int J Cancer. 1998 Dec 9;78(6):712-9.

◊ Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of bitter and sweet apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) kernels.

Braz J Med Biol Res. 2009 Apr;42(4):346-52.

A potential mode of action between apricot kernels and the microbial associations with cancer.

◊ Ralph Moss on Chemotherapy, Laetrile, Coley's Toxins, Burzynski, & Cancer Politics

◊ The Nitrilosides (Foods containing B-17) - Their Nature, Occurrence and Metabolic Significance

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