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Amygdalin, popularly known as
"Vitamin B17", was initially isolated in 1830 by two French chemist
(Robiquet and Boutron), its use known in Russia since 1845. The first use
described for amygdalin in the United States occurred in the 1920s, and even in
the 1950s since then it's multiple consumptions in humans have been studied and
even in animals especially dogs. The substance is currently available in
several forms and is extracted mainly from various natural sources.
There are
many food sources of b17 vitamins, but some of them may not be common in
people's diets. Such is the case of fruit seeds that have a higher
concentration of vitamin b17 than any other food.
Soil type and
climate play an important role in the amount of vitamin B17 that may be present
in a particular food, so it can be difficult to determine the exact levels of
that vitamin for comparison. However, some foods have been described as a good
source of vitamin b17, such is the case:
Seeds
Multiple seeds and fruit hearts have a
large amount of vitamin b17, the main one is the apricot heart or seed, other
seeds with significant amounts of vitamin b17 are apple, pear and plum.
Similarly, it is found in the small seeds of fruits such as berries, grapes,
strawberries, and raspberries.
Fruits and berries
Many types of berries are a good source of
this vitamin. One serving (one cup) of gooseberries, blackberries, raspberries,
and elderberries have up to 500 milligrams of vitamin B17. Other fruits that
are a good source of this vitamin are peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries, and
prunes, however, it is important to consider that the seeds of these fruits are
the true sources of amygdalin.
Walnuts
Bitter almonds have the highest amount of
vitamin B17, followed by cashews and macadamia nuts.
Leaves and Leafy Greens
Many leaves and vegetables are a good
source of b17, but they are not very common in people's diets. Some of them are
scarcely known, Johnson grass, Tunis grass, and arrow grass are good herbs to
eat if you can find them. Alfalfa and eucalyptus are better sources of B17.
Also, spinach and watercress have moderate amounts of this vitamin.