Apr 26, 2011 | By
Vitamin B17, or laetrile, is called the anti-cancer
vitamin. It is an alternative treatment for cancer. Vitamin B17 works to reduce
tumors and prevent metastasis or the spread of the cancer to other parts of the
body. It kills cancer cells, strengthens the immune system and prevents cancer
cells from developing in the future, this according to Cancer Tutor. Foods with
a high content of Vitamin B17 are called nitrilosides. They include a variety of
seeds, grains and nuts and sprouts and tubers as well as leaves and
beans.
Seeds
The apricot seed is the richest source of Vitamin B17.
The kernel of the apricot can be cracked open to get to the seed. Other fruits
with seeds rich with Vitamin B17 are peaches and plums as well as the seeds in
cherries, prunes and nectarines. The tiny seeds in apples, grapes and those in
berries, such as, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, elderberries and
wild crabapples are high in Vitamin B17. Keep in mind when purchasing bottled
fruit preserves that the ones with seeds are also a good a source of Vitamin
B17.
Grains and Nuts
Grains like millet, buckwheat and barley and flax are
good sources. Nuts like bitter almonds, cashew nuts and macadamia nuts are
excellent sources of Vitamin B17.
Sprouts and Tubers
Bamboo sprout contains a high amount of Vitamin B17
while alfalfa, fava and garbanzo and mung sprouts have medium range amounts.
Tubers like yams, sweet potatoes and cassava are foods with a good supply of
Vitamin B17.
Leaves and Beans
Leaves that are rich sources of Vitamin B17 include
alfalfa, beet greens and spinach, watercress and eucalyptus. Beans that are good
sources include black-eyed peas, black beans and green peas and lima beans,
kidney beans as well as lentils. These leaves and beans may be prepared as
healthy side dishes or used for making soups.
Considerations
In addition to the Vitamin B17 content of these seeds,
grains and nuts, sprouts and tubers and leaves, they are also rich in other
vitamins and minerals, Omega-3 and antioxidants. According to RS Pharmchem there
is no data showing any problems caused by not having Vitamin B17, however,
theoretically, a deficiency could increase the likelihood of developing
cancer.
