Nelson, MD Vitamin B17 is a commonly used name for a chemical called amygdalin. It is used to make a chemical called laetrile, a compound that some people claim can treat cancer naturally.

Apricot seed kernels are used in the fight against cancer. The kernels contain Vitamin B17, and Vitamin B17 is used in medication to counter cancer. B17 tablets with apricot seed extract are available ...

Vitamin B17 or Amygdalin is a poisonous cyanogenic ... both amygdalin and a modified form named laetrile have been promoted as alternative cancer treatments. But studies have found them to be ...