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2006-08-18 19:08:57 · 3 answers · asked by cello_drama 2 in Science & Mathematics Medicine

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Laetrile is a compound that contains a chemical called amygdalin. Amygdalin is found in the pits of many fruits, raw nuts, and plants.
It is believed that the active anticancer ingredient in laetrile is cyanide.
Laetrile is given by mouth as a pill or by intravenous injection.
Laetrile has shown little anticancer effect in laboratory studies, animal studies, or human studies.
The side effects of laetrile are like the symptoms of cyanide poisoning.
Laetrile is not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

2006-08-18 23:57:54 · answer #1 · answered by Dmitry Meller 2 · 0 0

Incorrect spelling. What is this used for?

LOTREL is for High Blood Pressure

Laetril is (B-17)

Alternative medicine is generally thought to be any therapy used instead of the current standard treatment. "Laetril [vitamin B-17], for example, used alone as the only cancer treatment would be considered an alternative," says Ades.


Complementary therapies, on the other hand, are used along with standard cancer treatment, and are typically used to improve the quality of life and not to treat the cancer. Relaxation, guided imagery, massage, tai chi, music, and art therapy are examples.

2006-08-19 02:19:10 · answer #2 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0 0

How do I use google?
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2006-08-19 02:14:38 · answer #3 · answered by sawaoyamanaka1 2 · 1 0

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