Laetrile

Laetrile, also called Amygdalin and Vitamin B17 is a natural substance that is found in over 1,200 plants, particularly in the seeds of common fruits such as apricots, peaches, plums and apples.

It is a diglucoside with a cyanide radical that is highly "bio-accessible." It penetrates through the cellular membrane, reaching high intra-cellular concentrations easily. In high doses this cyanide radical can be toxic. However, for therapeutical purposes laetrile is administered in very low doses and is “neutralized” by the enzyme rhodenase present in healthy cells of our body. This enzyme prevents the laetrile from releasing cyanide. In this case laetrile serves as glucose to healthy cells, which provides energy when metabolized.

Malignant cells do not contain the rhodenase enzyme. In the absence of rhodenase, laetrile is activated and the cyanide radical is released within malignant cells and has shown to contribute to tumor destruction.

An additional benefit of laetrile therapy is the following: As laetrile attacks unhealthy cells, it transforms into a salicilate like aspirin and contributes to pain control.

Research studies suggest that laetrile affects cancerous cells and leaves normal cells unharmed. During many years of clinical experience laetrile has been shown to have anti-cancer properties without the toxic side effects typically encountered with chemotherapy.

Personalized treatment protocols of the Issels Treatment Center integrate laetrile when indicated.

DISCLAIMER: The extent of the response to treatment varies from patient to patient, even with similar diagnosis as the internal bodily environment is unique to each individual patient.

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