Vitamin B17 (Apricot Kernel Extract), 120 capsules

VITAMIN B17 (Apricot Kernel Extract)

Vitamin B12 Apricot kernel extract

The Vitamin B17 Aprikosenkernextract product from the German company Sports & Health Solutions contains a premium extract of pressed apricot kernels, which provides amygdalin ("vitamin B17") and natural vitamin C extracted from acerola. It is created under the most precise hygiene standards and strict quality control in Sports & Health Solutions ' own production facilities, located in the Harz mountain region, Germany.

What is amygdalin (“vitamin B17”)?

Amygdalin is a cyanogenic glycoside, a natural compound found in the highest amounts in apricot kernels. Other food sources of naturally occurring amygdalin include bitter almonds, plum and cherry pits, apple and pear seeds.

French chemists Robiquet and Boutron-Charlard first isolated amygdalin from the kernels of the bitter almond in 1830. Fifteen years later, the compound was already being used for medicinal purposes in Russia. In the United States, its use for medicinal purposes began later, in the 1920s.

Is amygdalin a vitamin? No. Since the body does not need it for its normal functions (although it cannot synthesize it), it is not a true vitamin. The reason why amygdalin is still popularly known as “vitamin B17” is that it was called that by ancient researchers in the past, and this name has survived to this day.

In 1920, Dr. Ernst T. Krebs advocated the use of amygdalin as a means that could be successfully included in the therapy of oncological problems. Later, his son – Ernst T. Krebs Jr. continued his work and in 1952 synthesized a synthetic version of amygdalin, known as laetrile. Laetrile is the purified form of amygdalin, and laetrile is derived from the terms laevorotatory and mandelonitrile .

The name "vitamin B17" was introduced for laetrile by E. T. Krebs Jr. and remains the most popular to this day.

After ingestion, amygdalin is broken down in the body into several compounds – hydrogen cyanide, benzaldehyde and prunazine. It has been established that hydrogen cyanide is the main component of amygdalin responsible for its therapeutic effect.

In addition to its key application, for which it is most popular, amygdalin ("vitamin B17") has other beneficial properties - it is useful for hypertension (high blood pressure), asthma and bronchitis. Since it has a well-pronounced analgesic effect, it is also used to relieve pain in arthritis.

Why does the Sports & Health Solutions product also contain acerola?

Acerola is a small flowering shrub native to subtropical and tropical regions, and its berries are the richest natural source of vitamin C.

Vitamin C is a powerful immunostimulant that also provides protection from oxidative stress and maintains the health of the heart and blood vessels.

The natural vitamin C included in the Sports & Health Solutions product provides additional antioxidant protection and exhibits general strengthening properties.

Apricot kernel extract 10:1, acerola powder, vegetable capsule (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose).

Application : Contributes to the normal functioning of the body.

Note : Do not use as a substitute for a varied and nutritious diet. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Recommended daily dose of the product : For adults over 18 years of age: 2 capsules daily, with plenty of water.

Storage : In a cool, dry place, out of reach of children!

Expiration and batch : Marked on the packaging.

Manufacturer : CDF Sports & Health Solutions GmbH, Germany