DommeinRochester
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I cited my sources, why can't you cite yours? "These all contain cyanide: almonds millet sprouts lima beans soy spinach bamboo shoots cassava Additionally cyanide is found in most any fruits that have a pit, or core, like cherries, apricots, and apples. Yes, it's found in the pits and seeds, and most people don't eat the pits or seeds From your own link: "Studies on the effects of amygdalin in clinical trials are sorely lacking." Why invest time and resources in something that really has no effect? If there is any documented study on amydalin, I would love to read it. These studies are sorely lacking because they work, just like Ozone therapy. Ozone therapy is also banned in the US Just out of curiosity - exactly how much Amygdalin do you take each day? Amygdalin is not a 'prescription' it is a dietary supplement the same as other dietary supplements. Um, supplements can be prescribed too. My doctor has prescribed calcium, vitamin D and aspirin. Finally, while I am posting the link to the entire article, I'm pasting a few key paragraphs, the ones where it tells you easy it is for bad consequences of cyanide. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanide_poisoning Acute poisoning Cyanide poisoning is a form of histotoxic hypoxia because the cells of an organism are unable to use oxygen, primarily through the inhibition of cytochrome c oxidase. Acute hydrogen cyanide poisoning can result from inhalation of fumes from burning polymer products that use Nitrile in their production, such as wool, silk, polyurethane, or vinyl.[1] If cyanide is inhaled it causes a coma with seizures, apnea, and cardiac arrest, with death following in a matter of seconds. At lower doses, loss of consciousness may be preceded by general weakness, giddiness, headaches, vertigo, confusion, and perceived difficulty in breathing. At the first stages of unconsciousness, breathing is often sufficient or even rapid, although the state of the victim progresses towards a deep coma, sometimes accompanied by pulmonary edema, and finally cardiac arrest. A cherry red skin color changes to dark may be present as the result of increased venous hemoglobin oxygen saturation. Cyanide does not directly cause cyanosis. A fatal dose for humans can be as low as 1.5 mg/kg body weight.[2] Chronic exposure In addition to its uses as a pesticide and insecticide, cyanide is contained in tobacco smoke and smoke from building fires, and is present in some foods such as almonds, apricot kernel, apple seeds, orange seeds, cassava (also known as yuca or manioc), and bamboo shoots. Vitamin B12, in the form of hydroxycobalamin, or hydroxocobalamin, may reduce the negative effects of chronic exposure, and a deficiency can lead to negative health effects following exposure.[3] Exposure to lower levels of cyanide over a long period (e.g., after use of cassava roots as a primary food source in tropical Africa) results in increased blood cyanide levels, which can result in weakness and a variety of symptoms, including permanent paralysis, nervous lesions,[4][5][6] hypothyroidism,[5] and miscarriages.[7][8] Other effects include mild liver and kidney damage.[9][10]
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