Vitamin B17: The "vitamin" you are NOT ALLOWED to take?

Vitamin B17: The "vitamin" you are NOT ALLOWED to take?

July 6, 2026 · 39 min

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This episode explores the controversial compound Vitamin B17, its history, potential benefits, and the surrounding debate on its use.

You've probably never heard of Vitamin B17--also known as Amygdalin or Laetrile--it is a controversial compound that occurs naturally in the bitter seeds of Apricots, apples, and peaches. It's worth the attention of Biohackers with a higher risk tolerance and those who have cancer.3:19 Personal anecdote5:56 Dubious contraceptive method9:32 Herbal birth control12:51 Less dubious cancer therapy14:22 History16:17 The science18:26 Cyanide poisoning?20:42 The "war on cancer"23:04 Anecdotal evidence24:29 Sources27:49 A censored vitamin30:00 A higher risk "vitamin"For every mentioned here, read: Vitamin B17 📑 via the Limitless content library of all our deep-dive meta-analyses of Nootropic ingredients, anti-aging agents, fringe medicines & morehttps://www.limitlessmindset.com/Meta-Analyses-LibraryOrder 💲 Vitamin B17Organic Apricot Seeds https://www.limitlessmindset.comApricot-SeedsApricot Power capsules https://www.limitlessmindset.com/apricotpowerOn Amazon https://www.limitlessmindset.com/Vitamin-B17In EU/UK https://www.limitlessmindset.com/Vitamin-B17-EU-UKConfused?Clarity is a confidential VOIP call away - book an illuminating and edifying 45-minute Biohacking/Lifehacking…

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