The question today is...Does chemotherapy or radiation therapy work with cancer?
Answer...First of all, there is only a 5% survival rate from using these drugs!
Answer...First of all, there is only a 5% survival rate from using these drugs!
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If you are in the 3%, the medical term for cured is 5 year survival rate. That's right, when orthodox medicine states they have "cured" a cancer patient, what they mean is they lived just 5 more years! Why do people get cancer in the first place? The simple answer is the food we get in the stores is tampered with and is no longer nutritional! According to the book and video World Without Cancer (copy below for free) it is imperative that you have vitamin B17 in your diet to kill free-moving cancer cells.
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Laetrile
Other common name(s): amygdalin, vitamin B17, Amigdalina B-17 Scientific/medical name(s): mandelonitrile beta-D-gentiobioside, mandelonitrile-beta-glucuronide Description Laetrile is a chemically modified form of amygdalin, a naturally-occurring substance found mainly in the kernels of apricots, peaches, and almonds. However, the terms amygdalin and Laetrile are often used interchangeably. The name Laetrile is also used to describe a closely related, man-made substance. Laetrile and amygdalin are promoted as alternative cancer treatments. Overview Available scientific evidence does not support claims that Laetrile or amygdalin are effective in treating cancer or any other disease. Both contain a small amount of a substance that can be converted to cyanide in the body, and several cases of cyanide poisoning have been linked to the use of Laetrile. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved Laetrile as a medical treatment in the United States. How is it promoted for use? Supporters once called Laetrile "the perfect chemotherapeutic agent," as it was said to kill cancer cells while being non-toxic to normal cells. Promoters claim that societies with diets rich in amygdalin, such as the Hunza and the Karakorum, are "cancer-free peoples." Supporters also say that Laetrile can prevent cancer and can help patients stay in remission. It is also promoted to provide pain relief to people with cancer. Other reported uses for Laetrile have been in the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure and arthritis. There are several proposed explanations for how Laetrile works. Supporters claim that cancer cells contain more of a certain enzyme that splits the Laetrile molecule and releases the cyanide within it. The cancer cell then supposedly dies from cyanide poisoning. Normal cells supposedly do not have as much of this enzyme and instead contain an enzyme that renders the Laetrile harmless. Supporters claim that normal cells are not affected for this reason. Another popular theory is that cancer is really a "vitamin deficiency" and that Laetrile is the missing "vitamin B17." Laetrile does not meet the widely accepted scientific definition of a vitamin, in that it has not been proven to be essential to achieving or maintaining good health. What does it involve? Amygdalin is most commonly extracted from apricot pits. Laetrile is a related substance, which has a slightly different chemical structure. Laetrile or amygdalin are often taken as part of a metabolic therapy that includes a specific diet with high doses of vitamins (see Metabolic Therapy). Although no standard treatment plan exists, a typical treatment consists of injecting Laetrile or amygdalin into a vein each day for 2 to 3 weeks, followed by taking tablets by mouth as a maintenance therapy. Laetrile and amygdalin are also used in enemas and in solutions applied directly to skin lesions. Chemical analyses of products sold as Laetrile showed that the actual ingredient is often amygdalin rather than Laetrile. For this reason, and because the terms are often used as synonyms, both substances are called Laetrile in the remainder of this document unless otherwise noted. Laetrile treatments may cost thousands of dollars per week. Laetrile is commonly used in some hospitals and clinics in northern Mexico because it is difficult to get in the United States. What is the history behind it? "Bitter almonds" have been used as a medical remedy for thousands of years by cultures as diverse as the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Pueblo Indians. In 1802, a chemist discovered that distilling the water from bitter almonds released hydrocyanic acid. In the 1830s, the source of this hydrocyanic acid was purified and called amygdalin. It was thought to be the active ingredient in bitter almonds. According to a 1991 review, the current use of Laetrile can be directly attributed to the theories of Ernst T. Krebs, Sr., MD, which were first proposed in the 1920s. Krebs tested an extract from apricot pits to treat cancer, but the pills proved too toxic for human use. Around 1952, his son, Ernst T. Krebs, Jr., changed the process of extracting amygdalin and created a chemically modified version, which he named Laetrile. He claimed that the new substance was more potent as an anti-cancer drug than naturally occurring amygdalin. Despite this chemical distinction, both proponents and skeptics commonly refer to both substances as Laetrile. Adding to this confusion is the fact that many products sold as Laetrile consist mostly of amygdalin. The same 1991 review notes that, beginning in 1957, Laetrile was repeatedly tested against tumor cells implanted in animals. At least a dozen separate sets of experiments were done at seven institutions. Targets included several different types of cancer. The conclusion was that Laetrile did not have any anti-tumor activity. The FDA placed sanctions against the sale of Laetrile. In 1977, the FDA commissioner stated that there was no evidence for the safety or effectiveness of Laetrile. Because of the risk of cyanide poisoning, the government has banned the transport of Laetrile into the United States or across state lines, as well as the use of Laetrile in states without laws specifically allowing it. Since 2000, there have been several instances of prosecution because of Laetrile transport across state lines. What is the evidence? From the 1950s through the 1970s, Laetrile grew in popularity in the United States as an alternative treatment for cancer. For this reason, and despite the lack of scientific evidence that Laetrile was effective, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) studied it in 1978 through a retrospective case review (a study that looks back at cases from the past). The NCI sent letters to more than 400,000 doctors and other practitioners, asking them to submit positive results from cases involving Laetrile. While an estimated 75,000 people in the United States had taken Laetrile, only 93 "positive" cases were submitted, and in only 6 of those was there evidence of major tumor shrinkage. A 1991 NCI review of the evidence of Laetrile’s effectiveness stated that "scientific studies were conducted for more than 20 years, starting in the mid-1950s, looking for evidence of antitumor efficacy by Laetrile. In no instance was evidence found that treatment with Laetrile results in any benefit against tumors in animals. Despite this negative record, a clinical trial in humans was conducted in 1981. It did not show any anticancer effect of Laetrile." The clinical trial of Laetrile on humans was performed between 1979 and 1981 at medical centers around the country. About 175 patients with different types of cancer were treated with a commonly used regimen of Laetrile plus metabolic therapy (see Metabolic Therapy). Published in 1982, it reported that one patient had major tumor shrinkage (a partial response) at first. Of the patients, 91% of their cancers had progressed after 3 months, and median survival was less than 5 months. In all patients, their cancer grew within 8 months of starting treatment. In contrast to the findings the NCIs findings, one of the leading proponents of Laetrile claims to have treated nearly 30,000 cancer patients in several studies of the drug with promising results. However, these results have not been reviewed or repeated by the scientific medical community. The consensus of available scientific evidence does not support claims that Laetrile is an effective anti-cancer treatment, either in animal studies or in human clinical trials. Cancer cells do not seem to be more susceptible to the effects of Laetrile than normal cells. The successes claimed by its supporters are based on individual reports, testimonials, and publicity issued by promoters. Are there any possible problems or complications? This substance may not have been thoroughly tested to find out how it interacts with medicines, foods, or dietary supplements. Even though some reports of interactions and harmful effects may be published, full studies of interactions and effects are not often available. Because of these limitations, any information on ill effects and interactions below should be considered incomplete. The use of Laetrile has been linked to cyanide toxicity and death in a few cases. Although drug interactions are unknown, at least one case report suggests that vitamin C may increase the amount of cyanide released from Laetrile in the body. This can increase the risk of cyanide poisoning. This risk is also likely to be increased if the person also eats raw almonds or crushed fruit pits while taking Laetrile. Eating fruits and vegetables that contain beta-glucosidase (such as celery, peaches, bean sprouts, and carrots) may increase the risk of cyanide poisoning. Always tell your doctor and pharmacist about any supplements or herbs you are taking. This treatment should be avoided by children, and by women who are pregnant or breast-feeding. Relying on this type of treatment alone, and avoiding or delaying conventional medical care for cancer, may have serious health consequences. Additional resources More information from your American Cancer Society The following information on complementary and alternative therapies may also be helpful to you. These materials may be found on our Web site (www.cancer.org) or ordered from our toll-free number (1-800-ACS-2345). Guidelines for Using Complementary and Alternative Therapies Dietary Supplements: How to Know What Is Safe The ACS Operational Statement on Complementary and Alternative Methods of Cancer Management Complementary and Alternative Methods for Cancer Management Placebo Effect Learning About New Ways to Treat Cancer Learning About New Ways to Prevent Cancer References American Cancer Society. Unproven methods of cancer management. Laetrile. CA Cancer J Clin. 1991;41:187-192. Bromley J, Hughes BG, Leong DC, Buckley NA. Life-threatening interaction between complementary medicines: cyanide toxicity following ingestion of amygdalin and vitamin C. Ann Pharmacother. 2005;39:1566-1569. Ellison NM, Byar DP, Newell GR. Special report on Laetrile: the NCI Laetrile review. Results of the National Cancer Institute’s retrospective Laetrile analysis. N Engl J Med. 1978;299:549-552. Fetrow CW, Avila JR. Professional’s Handbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicines. Springhouse, Pa: Springhouse Corp; 1999. Herbert V. Laetrile: The Cult of Cyanide: Promoting Poison for Profit. Am J Clin Nutr. 1979;32:1121-1158. Lerner IJ. Laetrile: a lesson in cancer quackery. CA Cancer J Clin 1981;31:91-95. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. About herbs: Amygdalin. 2006. Accessed at: www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/69118.cfm on June 11, 2008. Milazzo S, Lejeune S, Ernst E. Laetrile for cancer: a systematic review of the clinical evidence. Support Care Cancer. 2006. Moertel CG, Fleming TR, Rubin J, et al. A clinical trial of amygdalin (Laetrile) in the treatment of human cancer. N Engl J Med.1982;306:201-206. National Cancer Institute Physician Data Query (PDQ). Laetrile/Amygdalin. 2006. Accessed at: www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/laetrile/healthprofessional on June 11, 2008. Wilson B. The rise and fall of laetrile. 2004. Accessed at: www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Cancer/laetrile.html on June 11, 2008. Note: This information may not cover all possible claims, uses, actions, precautions, side effects or interactions. It is not intended as medical advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with your doctor, who is familiar with your medical situation. |
What is B17?: A Natural Alternative Treatment for Cancer
So, what is B17? Vitamin B17, also called laetrile or amygdalin, has been shunned by the FDA and Pharmaceutical companies for decades as being “poisonous” and “dangerous to your health.” However, the exact opposite of these presumptions is true. In fact, one of the most read and well respected books ever wrote, the Bible, states: “”I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the earth and every fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.” – Genesis 1:29 Vitamin B17 makes its presence well known in the diets of many different cultures, such as the Eskimos, the Abkasians, the Hunzas, and many others. Surprisingly, these tribes have yet to report any cases of cancer, ever. Is this just a coincidence? Not so, according to Dr. Krebs, the scientist who first discovered Vitamin B17 and its benefits some time ago. Furthermore, Dr. Krebs recommended a minimum of 100 mg of Vitamin B17 daily (approximately 7 apricot kernels) for preventative measures against cancer. What is B17, and where can it be found? The following are a list of foods that have a generous amount of Vitamin B17 (laetrile, amygdalin) to help prevent or treat cancer: · Fruit Seeds/Kernels- Aside from Bitter Almonds (which are now banned in the USA), there is very high concentration of Vitamin B17 in apricot, apple, cherry, nectarine, peach, pear, plum, and prune seeds/kernels. Apricot and peach seeds/kernels contain the most B17 out of all of these. · Beans- Broad (Vicia, Faba), Burma, chickpeas, lentils (sprouted), lima, mung (sprouted), Rangoon, scarlet runner. · Raw Nuts- Bitter Almond, macadamia, and cashews-all rich in Vitamin B17. · Berries- Essentially all wild berries. Also, blackberry, chokeberry, Christmas berry, cranberry, elderberry, raspberry, strawberry. · Seeds- Chia, sesame, and flax seeds have Vitamin B17. · Grasses- Acacia, alfalfa (sprouted), aquatic, Johnson, milkweed, sudan, minus, wheat grass, white dover. · Grains- Oat groats, brown rice, chia, barley, millet, wheat berries, buckwheat groats, flax, rye, and vetch- all are good sources of B17. · Other Foods- Sorghum, yew tree (needles, fresh leaves), bamboo shoots, fuschia plant, wild hydrangea. What is B17 good for anyhow? Dr. Krebs noted in his extensive research of Vitamin B17 (laetrile, amygdalin) that adequate amounts of B17 can be introduced into your diet in two different methods. The first method is to consume the fruit in its whole form (including seeds). Eating 3 apples per day would be considered a sufficient amount of Vitamin B17 in your diet. The second method would be to consume the equivalent of one apricot (or peach) seed/kernel per 10 lbs. of body weight. Dr. Krebs believed that this would provide more than enough Vitamin B17 (laetrile, amygdalin) for preventative measures against cancer. However, this may change according to a person’s diet and metabolism. As with anything, too much of one thing can lead to side effects that you may find unpleasant. Vitamin B17 Seeds/kernels from an apricot should not be eaten in excess of 30-35 kernels per day. In other foods, higher concentrations of Vitamin B17 (laetrile, amygdalin) can be found in natural foods while in their raw or sprouting stage (such as bamboo shoots). These foods can even be cooked moderately (such as stir fried) so as to not destroy their B17 content. After many decades of being neglected as harmful, even potentially dangerous substances, Vitamin B17 is slowly making its way back into the spotlight as a viable natural alternative treatment for cancer. Next time you find yourself in the market, bring this list of Vitamin B17 rich foods and begin to introduce some of these into your diet. What is B17 good for? For healthier living, and cancer prevention- it’s that easy. THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO VITAMIN B-17 METABOLIC THERAPY Published by Worldwithoutcancer.org.uk Editor COPYRIGHT © 2000 Address Enquiries to the Publisher: Worldwithoutcancer.org.uk PO Box 2038 Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2ZB First Edition June, 2001 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of the publisher, nor be otherwise circulated in any form or binding cover other than in which it is published and without a similar condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser. This book may be downloaded from the internet free of charge for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced, transmitted, reprinted, nor sold without the prior written consent of the publisher. PREFACE According to the American Cancer Society, this year 550,000 Americans will die from cancer. One out of every three will develop cancer in their lifetime. That is eighty-eight million people in the United States alone. What you are about to read does not carry the approval of organised medicine. The Food and Drug Administration, the American Cancer Society, and the American Medical Association have labelled it "fraud" and "quackery". In fact, the FDA and other agencies of government have used every means at their disposal to prevent this story from being told. They have arrested citizens for holding public meetingsto tell others of their convictions on this subject. They have confiscated films and books. They even have prosecuted doctors who apply these theories in the effort to save the lives of their own patients. The purpose of this booklet is to show that this great human tragedy can be stopped now entirely on the basis of existing scientific knowledge. The information you are about to read marshals the evidence that cancer is a nutritional-deficiency disease, like scurvy or pellagra. It is not caused by a bacterium, virus or mysterious toxin, but by the absence of a substance that modern man has removed from his diet. That substance is Vitamin B-17, also known as Amygdalin or Laetrile. If that analysis is correct, then the treatment and prevention of cancer can be made simple. All that needs to be done is to restore that easily obtained and inexpensive food factor to our daily meals. An increasing number of doctors all over the world are now are testing and proving in their own clinics that the vitamin concept of cancer is true. As you shall see in the pages that follow, there is a great deal of evidence supporting the nutritionaldeficiency concept of cancer -- more than enough to convince most people that the thesis is proven. This concept is not approved by orthodox medicine. Yet the evidence is clear that here, at last, is the final answer to the cancer riddle. CONTENTS Introduction……………………………………………………………………………..…..…………..……...4 Important Warning……………………………………………………………………………………………5 About Vitamin B17…………………………………………………………….……………………..……… 6 Vitamin B17 as Preventative………………………………………………………………………………7 Metabolic Therapy in Cancer…….................……………………………......................................8 The use of Amygdalin (Vitamin B-17) in Metabolic Cancer Therapy……………………….9 Amygdalin's Mode of Action …………………………………………………………….….……………..9 Laetrile and the Life Saving Substance Called Cyanide……........…………….………………..9 Graphic on Action of Laetrile in Cancer……………...............……...…………………………….10 All the Possible Frequently Asked Questions………………………………………………………11 Metabolic Therapy Component Descriptions (product info).…………………………………21 Accessory Metabolic Supplements (Not routinely prescribed but recommended)..…27 B17 Metabolic Therapy Overview…………………………………….……………………………….30 Therapies and Protocols…………………………………….……………………………………………..31 What is in Metabolic Therapy? ………………………………………………….……………………..31 Maintenance Dosage in Humans………………………….….…………………………………………33 Accessory Therapy Routinely Prescribed………………………………………………..………...33 The Role of Positive Thinking……………………………………………………………………………36 Implementing Changes……………………………………………………………….…………………...36 Notes on the Behaviour of tumours under Vitamin B-17 Therapy…………………………36 Criteria for Evaluation of Clinical Progress………………………………………….……………...37 Vitamin B17 and Sickle Cell Anaemia………............................................…………………..…37 Fluoridation-linked Cancer……………………………………………………………………………….37 Contacts………………………………………………………….....…………………………………………..38 In God We Trust.…………………………………………….………………………………………………39 References……………………………………………………...……………………………………….……..40 Acknowledgements………………………………………………………………………………….………41 Introduction During 1950 after many years of research, a dedicated biochemist by the name of Dr. Ernest T. Krebs, Jr., isolated a new vitamin that he numbered B-17 and called 'Laetrile'. As the years rolled by, thousands became convinced that Krebs had finally found the complete control for all cancers, a conviction that even more people share today. Back in 1950 Ernest Krebs could have had little idea of the hornet's nest he was about to stir up. The pharmaceutical multinationals, unable to patent or claim exclusive rights to the vitamin, launched a propaganda attack of unprecedented viciousness against B-17, despite the fact that hard proof of its efficiency in controlling all forms of cancer surrounds us in overwhelming abundance. Why has orthodox medicine waged war against this non-drug approach? G. Edward Griffin, author of the book World Without Cancer contends that the answer is to be found not in science, but in politics, and is based upon the hidden economic and power agenda of those who dominate the medical establishment. Each year, thousands of Americans travel to Mexico to receive vitamin B-17 (Laetrile) therapy. They do this because it has been suppressed in the United States. Most of these patients have been told that their cancer is terminal and that they have but a few months to live. Yet, an incredible percentage of them have recovered and they are living normal lives. However, the FDA, the AMA, the American Cancer Society, and the cancer research centres continue to pronounce that Laetrile is fraud and quackery. The recovered patients, they say, either had "spontaneous remissions" or never had cancer in the first place. If any of these people ultimately die after seeking Laetrile, spokesmen of orthodox medicine are quick to proclaim: "You see? Laetrile doesn't work!" Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of patients die each year after undergoing surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy, but those treatments continue to be touted as "safe and effective". In the U.S. the FDA has tried to use strict regulations, not law, to ban vitamin B-17 for over 18 years. Vitamin B-17, or Laetrile Therapy is only used by some hospitals in Mexico, which treat cancer with nutrition. These hospitals achieve nearly a 100% recovery rate with virgin cases (localised tumours/cancers that have not yet been burned up with radiation, poisoned with chemotherapy, or cut into with surgery). A majority of Laetrile-treated patients report positive responses, ranging from increase in the feeling of wellbeing and even brighter outlook of life, to such noticeable reactions as an increase in appetite, weight gain and, frequently, restoration of natural colour, reduction or elimination of cancer-connected pain and cancercaused fetor. In thousands of cases, total regression of all cancer symptoms has been confirmed. Vitamin B-17, commonly known as "Amygdalin”, or "Laetrile", is a natural substance that can be found in a variety of species in the Vegetable kingdom. The greatest concentration is found in the seeds of the rosaceous fruits, such as apricot kernels and other bitter nuts. There are many seeds, cereals and vegetables that contain minimal quantities of vitamin B-17 and form part of our daily diet. With great satisfaction we are proud to present this vegetable agent whose anti cancer properties have been known empirically for many years, but in the last twenty years they have been scientifically proven, primarily through the clinical studies directed by Dr. Ernesto Contreras Rodriguez and carried out in the OASIS of Hope Hospital formerly known as the Centro Medico y Hospital Del Mar at Playas de Tijuana, B.C.N. Mexico. More than 100,000 patients have sought Contreras' care since 1963. The information that follows will educate you on the benefits of metabolic therapy and prevention. All the food supplements mentioned in this booklet can be easily obtained by patients who are not able to go to Mexico because of financial reasons, patients who are too weak to travel, and by patients who have already been to these hospitals and need to remain on metabolic therapy. You will be taught how to benefit from metabolic therapy either in Mexico or at home at a fraction of the cost. You will find information on where to obtain metabolic products in the back section of this booklet. This booklet is a summary of the information contained on our world-wide web-site at http://www.worldwithoutcancer.org.uk. By visiting our web-site you will find valuable information such as documents, research, and studies relevant to vitamin B-17, its monographic summary, clinical studies, the biological and chemical descriptions of the destruction of cancer cells by the components of B5 17, testimonials, case histories, biographies, bibliographies, photos, graphs, links, and much more. This guide was created to explain the different elements of metabolic therapy and act as a reference when needed during the course of your therapy. Should you have questions, please refer to the “Frequently Asked Questions” section on page 11. IMPORTANT WARNING Worldwithoutcancer.org.uk does not promote laetrile, nor any of the products mentioned herein, as a cure for cancer. All of the products we mention are regarded metabolic agents or vitamins used in nutritional therapy and prevention. Our information, as well as success stories, comes from journals and letters written by medical doctors and people who have used metabolic therapy and who wish to share their experiences with others. It is important to realise that one must exercise caution in evaluating them. We share them with you, not to suggest that you will have the same experiences as the authors, but because we feel you have a right to make your own evaluation. Government agencies would rather we withhold these stories from the public because, allegedly, they constitute "unproven medical claims". However, as stated previously, the only claims we make are that this information is authentic and that the people who wrote them are real. Truth is not truth unless it is the "whole" truth, and these health success stories and scientific studies are just as much a part of the truth as any success story or scientific study experienced by orthodox medicine. Free men and women are entitled to have access to "all" the information available so they can make intelligent and informed choices in matters of their own health. Therefore, we are sharing these success stories as an exercise of our right to freedom-of-speech and your right to freedom-of-information. The information contained in this booklet is intended for educational purposes only. All the products mentioned in this booklet are intended solely as food and dietary supplements to enhance general health and to reinforce the body's own defence mechanisms against disease. Please be informed that by providing you with this information we do not attempt to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You should not construe anything in this booklet to be medical advice regarding any specific disorder. Before applying any therapy or product to your health problem, you may want to seek the advice from a health care professional. Most of this information does not carry the approval of organised medicine. The Food and Drug Administration, the American Cancer Society, and the American Medical Association have labelled it "fraud" and "quackery". Should you wish to seek the advice of a metabolic (nutritional) doctor from the OASIS of Hope Hospital feel free to contact us for assistance. Please see Contacts for information on how to contact us (page 38). About Vitamin B-17 Genesis 1:29 Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.” In spite of the great advances in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumours, cancer continues to be one of the main causes of death in the highly industrialised countries. It is calculated that one out of three persons will eventually die from some form of cancer. Although it is true that surgery and radiotherapy are capable of curing some patients with localised tumours and that chemotherapy has achieved cures in some ten types of malignant tumours, the general mortality rate from cancer has not improved substantially in the last 25 years. Nearly 60 percent of all cancer patients, upon being diagnosed, find that their disease is so widespread that the chemotherapy drugs currently being used cannot be given in dosages sufficient to destroy the large mass due to their high toxicity. Many cannot be exposed to chemotherapy, surgery or radiotherapy because of the undesirable effects. And there are several types of tumours for which there is no effective treatment yet known. Worldwithoutcancer.org.uk, with great satisfaction, is able to present a vegetable agent whose antitumour action was known empirically for many years, but in the last thirty five years has been scientifically proven, primarily through the clinical studies directed by well respected metabolic physicians around the world. Among them are Dr. Ernesto Contreras Rodriguez, of the Oasis of Hope Hospital (Formerly Centro Medico y Hospital Del Mar at Playas de Tijuana, B.C.N. Mexico); Dr. Harold Manner of the Manner Clinic in Playas de Tijuana, Mexico; Dr. Hans Nieper, former director of the Department of Medicine at the Silbersee Hospital in Hanover; N. R. Bouziane, M.D., former Director of Research Laboratories at St. Jeanne d’Arc Hospital in Montreal; Manuel Navarro, M.D., former Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila; Dr. Shigeaki Sakai, a prominent physician in Tokyo, Japan. In Italy there is Professor Etore Guidetti, M.D., of the University of Turin Medical School; in Belgium there is Professor Joseph H. Maisin, Sr., M.D., of the University of Louvain where he was Director of the Institute of Cancer. And in the United States there are such respected names as Dr. Dean Burk, former head of the National Cancer Institute; Dr. John A. Morrone of the Jersey City Medical Center; Dr. Ernst T. Krebs, Jr., who developed Laetrile; Dr. John A. Richardson, the courageous San Francisco physician who challenged the government’s right to prevent Laetrile from being used in the United States; Dr. Philip E. Binzel, Jr., a physician in Washington Court House, Ohio, who has used Laetrile for over twenty years with outstanding success; and many others from over twenty countries with equally impeccable credentials. This anti-tumour agent is Vitamin B-17 (commonly known as Amygdalin or Laetrile). According to Dr. Ernest T. Krebs, Jr. its components make it vital for our survival without cancer. The greatest concentration is found in the seeds of the rosaceous fruits, such as the apricot pits and other bitter nuts. Various documents from the oldest civilisations such as Egypt at the time of the Pharaohs and from China 2,500 years before Christ mention the therapeutic use of derivatives of bitter almonds. Egyptian papyri from 5,000 years ago mention the use of "aqua amigdalorum" for the treatment of some tumours of the skin. But the systematised study of Vitamin B-17 really did not begin until the first half of the past century, when the chemist Bohn discovered in 1802 that during the distillation of the water from bitter almonds hydrocyanic acid was released. Soon many researchers became interested in analysing this extract and so Robiquet and Boutron isolated, for the first time, a white crystalline substance which they called AMYGDALIN (from amygdala = almond). In the U.S. the Food and Drug Administration has used regulation, not law, to keep doctors in some states (not all) from using Laetrile therapy. There is no federal law against Laetrile, nor does Laetrile appear on an official list of proscribed items. The Food and Drug Administration has also used regulation, not law, to ban the interstate shipment and sale of Laetrile by alleging that it is either an “unlicensed new "drug” or an “unsafe or adulterated food or food additive”. It is neither. Amygdalin is an extract of apricot kernels, which makes it a food supplement and nothing more. Vitamin B-17 was the subject of great controversy 18 years ago when some of the world's top scientists claimed that when consumed, its components make it 100% impossible to develop cancer and will kill existing cancer. Pharmaceutical companies pounced on this claim immediately and demanded that FDA studies be conducted. Pharmaceutical companies conduct studies on patented chemicals they invent so that at the end of their study, if the drug gets approved, they have exclusive rights to its sale. They never conduct studies on foods that cannot be patented and that can be sold at any supermarket (e.g. vitamins). Vitamin B-17 as Preventative Vitamin B-17 is one of the main sources of food in cultures such as the Eskimos, the Hunzas, the Abkasians and many more. Did you know that within these tribes there has never been a reported case of cancer? According to Dr. Krebs, we need a minimum of 100 mg of vitamin B-17 (the equivalent of about seven apricots seeds) too nearly guarantee a cancer free life. Foods that contain vitamin B-17 are as follows: • KERNELS OR SEEDS OF FRUIT: The highest concentration of vitamin B-17 to be found in nature, aside from bitter almonds. Apple, apricot, cherry, nectarine, peach, pear, plum, prune. • BEANS: broad (Vicia faba), burma, chickpeas, lentils (sprouted), lima, mung (sprouted), Rangoon, scarlet runner. • NUTS: Bitter almond, macadamia, cashew. • BERRIES: Almost all wild berries. Blackberry, chokeberry, Christmas berry, cranberry, elderberry, raspberry, strawberry. • SEEDS: Chia, flax, sesame. • GRASSES: Acacia, alfalfa (sprouted), aquatic, Johnson, milkweed, Sudan, minus, wheat grass, white dover. • GRAINS: oat groats, barley, brown rice, buckwheat groats, chia, flax, millet, rye, vetch, wheat berries. • MISCELLANEOUS: bamboo shoots, fuschia plant, sorghum, wild hydrangea, yew tree (needles, fresh leaves). Two rules of thumb: According to Dr. Krebs, the basic concept is that sufficient daily B-17 may be obtained by following either of two suggestions: First, eating all the B-17-containing fruits whole (seeds included), but not eating more of the seeds by themselves than you would be eating if you ate them in the whole fruit. Example: if you eat three apples a day, the seeds in the three apples are sufficient B-17. You would not eat a pound of apple seeds. Second, one peach or apricot kernel per 10 lbs of body weight is believed to be more than sufficient as a normal safeguard in cancer prevention, although precise numbers may vary from person to person in accordance with individual metabolism and dietary habits. A 170-lb man, for example, might consume 17 apricot or peach kernels per day and receive a biologically reasonable amount of Vitamin B-17. And two important notes: Certainly, you can consume too much of anything. Too many kernels or seeds, for example, can be expected to produce unpleasant side effects. These natural foods should be consumed in biologically rational amounts (no more than 30 to 35 kernels per day). High concentrations of B-17 are obtained by eating the natural foods in their raw or sprouting stage. This does not mean that moderate cooking and other tampering will destroy the B-17 content. Foods cooked at a temperature sufficient for a Chinese dinner, for example, will not lose their B-17 content. 8 Metabolic Therapy in Cancer by Harold W. Manner, Ph.D. Metabolic Research Foundation in collaboration with Manner Memorial Hospital and Cyto Pharma de Mexico, S.A Introduction In Recent years a significant reassessment of the nature and causes of cancer has taken place. Cancer was formerly believed to be a localised disease, characterised by a lesion, usually in the form of a growth, which appeared at some specific part of the body. This Localised lesion was thought to be the result of activity produced by an invading virus, carcinogenic agent or some form of trauma such as a blow. Today, there is a growing conviction among researchers and physicians that cancer is a complex disease that is the end result of a disturbed metabolism (body chemistry). It is an insidious disease that involves the entire body; the nervous system, digestive tract, pancreas, lungs, excretory organs, endocrine system, and the entire defence mechanisms. The frequent reoccurrence of a malignancy after treatment with the conventional methods of surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy results because the basic underlying metabolic cause of the cancer is rarely considered and consequently remains uncorrected. Cancer Aetiology In the human body there are many thousands of cells that are arrested, during development, at an embryonic stage. These cells are called mesenchymal cells, fibroblasts, neoblasts, etc. Their primary function is repair. When a bone is broken, these cells are able to transform into bone cells. If blood is lost, these same cells are able to transform into blood cells. They are truly pluripotential and can react to any number of morphogenetic stimuli. These same cells, when subjected to carcinogens (cancer-causing chemicals) develop into cancer cells. Each day, in every human being, large numbers of these normal embryonic cells become cancerous. They rarely, however, become the diseases that we call cancer due to a remarkable system called the immune system. The function of this system is to destroy or neutralise all foreign material in the body. Once an embryonic cell becomes a cancer cell it is, from a biochemical view, foreign to the body. We, therefore, continue to remain healthy because the lymphocytes, macrophages, and other components of the immune system are able to neutralise or destroy these cells and prevent their spreading and multiplication. These cancer cells are normally destroyed by our body's defence mechanisms within a few hours. If the immune system, however, is weakened from poor nutrition, excessive environmental pollutants or continuing debilitating stress, the cancer cells are uninhibited and will multiply rapidly forming the symptomatic "growth" of cancer. Our immune system generally weakens with advancing age. This increases the possibility of degenerative metabolic diseases occurring. One of the primary objectives of all metabolic therapy is to revitalise the body's immune system and to restore it to a fully functional condition. Accomplishment of this goal permits the immune system to eliminate or otherwise negate the cancer cells before they can begin an invasive growth. Metabolic Physicians and researchers believe that we can remain healthy if we supply the individual cells of the body with the proper amounts of oxygen, nutrients, enzymes, minerals, amino acids, and other essential nutrients from both our diet and nutritional supplements. Of equal importance is the ability of the body to eliminate the waste products of cellular metabolism through proper bowel movements, efficient breathing, normal excretion, etc. Treatments must be provided which will help the body detoxify itself by eliminating harmful pollutants. This, in essence, is the heart of metabolic therapy. It is a multi-faceted program incorporating numerous related elements, each of which plays an important role in the success of the complete therapy. 9 The use of Amygdalin (Vitamin B-17) in Metabolic Cancer Therapy Francisco Contreras, M.D. Oasis of Hope Hospital Amygdalin's Mode of Action Metabolism is the total function of our body. In order for our body to function properly, all its attributes (physical, mental, and spiritual) must work in harmony. Total care is the goal of metabolic therapy. Metabolic therapy elements are utilised in order to provide our human organism the best environment to combat disease and regain health. Metabolic therapy is a non-toxic cancer treatment based on the use of Vitamin B- 17, proteolyticpancreatic enzymes, immuno-stimulants, and vitamin and mineral supplements (see Phase I and II on page 28). Laetrile (B-17) is the chief anti-tumour agent. It is a natural chemotherapeutic agent found in over 1,200 plants, particularly in the seeds of common fruits such as apricots, peaches, plums, and apples. It is also a diglucoside with cyanide radical that is highly "bio-accessible." This means that it penetrates through the cellular membrane reaching high intra-cellular concentrations easily. This cyanide radical is what once made the vitamin controversial, but over the years, it has been proven that amygdalin is completely safe and non-toxic. The normal cells in our organism contain an enzyme called Rhodanese which "neutralises" the amygdalin. This enzyme does not allow the amygdalin to release the cyanide. In this way, amygdalin only serves as glucose to healthy cells providing energy. Malignant cells do not contain this enzyme. In the absence of Rhodanese, the amygdalin is activated liberating the cyanide radical inside the malignant cell causing its destruction. This is the way God creates things: Only cancer cells are destroyed but normalones are not affected. As the amygdalin attacks unhealthy cells, it transforms into a silicate, which is much like aspirin. It contributes greatly to pain control. The hundreds of clinical studies conducted by many competent physicians around the world, including those directed by Dr. Emesto Contreras Rodriguez at the Oasis of Hope Hospital hospital in Mexico, give us complete confidence that there is no danger. Laetrile and the Life Saving Substance Called Cyanide by Philip Binzel, Jr., M.D. A doctor from the FDA once said that Laetrile contains “free” hydrogen cyanide and, thus, is toxic. I would like to correct that misconception: There is no “free” hydrogen cyanide in Laetrile. When Laetrile comes in contact with the enzyme betaglucosidase, the Laetrile is broken down to form two molecules of glucose, one molecule of benzaldehyde and one molecule of hydrogen cyanide (HCN). Within the body, the cancer cell—and only the cancer cell—contains that enzyme. The key word here is that the HCN must be FORMED. It is not floating around freely in the Laetrile and then released. It must be manufactured. The enzyme beta glucosidase, and only that enzyme, is capable of manufacturing the HCN from Laetrile. If there are no cancer cells in the body, there is no beta-glucosidase. If there is no beta-glucosidase, no HCN will be formed from the Laetrile (1). Laetrile does contain the cyanide radical (CN). This same cyanide radical is contained in Vitamin B12, and in berries such as blackberries, blueberries and strawberries. You never hear of anyone getting cyanide poisoning from 12 or any of the above-mentioned berries, because they do not. The cyanide radical (CW) and hydrogen cyanide (HCN) are two completely different compounds, just as pure sodium (Na+) — one of the most toxic substances known to mankind — and sodium chloride (NaCl), which is table salt, are two completely different compounds. If the above is true, how did the story ever get started that Laetrile contains “free” hydrogen cyanide? It was the Food and Drug Administration. 1. For a more detailed analysis of the theoretical action of Laetrile against cancer cells, see G. Edward Griffin, World Without Cancer (Thousand Oaks, CA: American Media, 1974).10 I remember reading in some newspaper back in the late 1960’s or early 1970’s a news release from the FDA. This release stated that there were some proponents of a substance known as “Laetrile” (I’d never heard of it before) who were saying that this substance was capable of forming hydrogen cyanide in the presence of the cancer cell. The release continued by saying that, if this were actually true, we had, indeed, found a substance, which was target-specific, and would be of great value to the cancer patient. But, thenews release went on to say, the FDA had done extensive testing of this substance, “Laetrile,” and found no evidence that it contained hydrogen cyanide or that any hydrogen cyanide was released in the presence of the cancer cell. Thus, they said, Laetrile was of no value. When it was clearly established some time later that Laetrile did, indeed, release hydrogen cyanide in the presence of the cancer cell, how do you suppose the FDA reacted? Did they admit that they were wrong? Did they admit that they had done a very inadequate job in running their tests? No! They now proclaimed that Laetrile contained hydrogen cyanide and thus was toxic! So, here is a bureau of the Federal Government which, a short time before, had said that the reason Laetrile did not work was because it did not release hydrogen cyanide in the presence of cancer cells. Now, when they find that it does, they say that it is toxic. When offered an opportunity to present evidence of Laetrile’s toxicity in Federal Court, they admitted that they had none. (See Chapter One Alive and Well by Dr. Philip Binzel, available at: http://www.realityzone.com or see Contacts, page 38). Graphic on Action of Laetrile in Cancer (A graphic representation of the chemistry of Nitrilosides in Cancer) The founder of I.G. Farbin, Co., Leibig, discovered amygdalin in 1822. I.G. Farbin is a huge cartel containing some 2000 other cartels. Krebs discovered L-Mandelonitrile-beta-glucoside in 1922 (extrinsic). Beard sited role of trophoblast in British medical magazine Lancet and in 1904 and discussed intrinsic factor chymotrypsin. It was Dr. Ernest T. Krebs, Jr. who discovered the role of Nitrilosides, the extrensic factor, shown below: 11 Though it has limitations in certain cancers, vitamin B17 may be extremely effective in the most common tumours such as carcinoma of the lung, breast, prostate, colon, and lymphomas. A highly publicised clinical trial conducted by the National Cancer Institute in 1981 tried unsuccessfully to prove Laetrile ineffective and toxic. Today, Laetrile occupies a position on the "front lines" of alternative cancer therapy. “We have found Laetrile to be effective in people that have active cancer”, says Dr. Contreras “but that is not its only function, for the prevention of cancer and the maintenance of remission there is nothing as effective as Laetrile. Its non-toxicity permits its use indefinitely in the prevention of relapses and the prevention of metastases. Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy can only be administered for a limited time, afterward patients are left without any protection”. This booklet will teach you how to begin and continue metabolic therapy at the comfort of your own home. ALL THE POSSIBLE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Table of Contents 1. What is Laetrile (vitamin B-17/Amygdalin)? 2. Where can I purchase vitamin B-17 (Laetrile)? 3. If Laetrile is "illegal" or "banned", how can some companies make it available in the U.S.? 4. What is the recommended daily dosage of vitamin B-17 for prevention? 5. What is the difference between the apricot seeds and the B-17 100 mg tablets when used for prevention? Is one better than the other? Do I need to take both? 6. I have been diagnosed with Cancer. Will vitamin B-17 work on any type of cancer? 7. I have been diagnosed with Cancer. What should be my dosage of vitamin B-17, what do I take it with, and how long do I take it for? 8. Is it necessary to have the seeds and the Vitamin together when undergoing metabolic therapy? 9. Are your apricot seeds in the pit or out of the pit? Do we have to break the pits open to extract the kernel? 10. What should I take along with Vitamin B17? 11. How can I get the injectable form of vitamin B-17 administered? 12. Are there any risks in getting the injectable form of vitamin B-17 administered? I am a qualified medical professional, what is the risk of administering it to a loved one? 13. Can I Take Vitamin B17 with chemotherapy or radiation, or if I am scheduled for surgery? 14. I have undergone chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Can vitamin B-17 still help me? 15. How long does it take to see results? How long will it take to rid my body of cancer? 16. I am a cancer survivor; what is the recommended maintenance dose of vitamin B-17? 17. What is the success rate with my specific type of cancer? 18. Why don't medical doctors use this? 19. The fact that cancer is a metabolic disease, what role does pollution have in that process? 20. Is Vitamin B17 helpful against the devastating effects of excessive quantities of environmental or medical radiation? 21. If we are supposed to eat seeds, why aren't we supplied with teeth for breaking through the pits? 22. How do you keep the seeds once they are out of the pit? 23. Would there be a problem with the other drugs I am taking for pre-existing conditions (Diabetes, high cholesterol, ulcer, high blood pressure, etc) I am currently taking: Lipitor, Glynase, Ranitidine, and occasionally Tylenol 3. 24. I wonder though, are there documented cases of this treatment failing? All I see are miraculous healings, but are there cases where B-17 isn't enough? 25. If vitamin B-17 kills cancer using cyanide, is it possible for the cyanide to kill normal cells? 26. What do you have to say about articles published on the Internet such as "The Rise and Fall of Laetrile", by Benjamin Wilson, M.D. and Stephen Barrett, M.D. (founder of Quackwatch)? 12 1) Q. What is Laetrile (vitamin B-17/Amygdalin)? Laetrile, commonly known as Vitamin B-17 or Amygdalin, is a natural chemotherapeutic agent found in over 1,200 plants, particularly in the seeds of common fruits such as apricots, peaches, plums, and apples. It is a diglucocide with a cyanide radical that is highly "bio-accessible." This means that it penetrates through the cellular membrane reaching high intra-cellular concentrations easily. Cancer cells, no matter the typeof cancer, are known as Trophoblasts (See Trophoblastic Thesis of Cancer at http://www.worldwithoutcancer.org.uk). These cells contain an enzyme called Beta-glucosidase, also known as the unlocking enzyme. When Laetrile comes in contact with the enzyme beta-glucosidase, the Laetrile is broken down to form two molecules of glucose, one molecule of benzaldehyde and one molecule of hydrogen cyanide (HCN). Within the body, the cancer cell—and only the cancer cell—contains that enzyme. The key word here is that the HCN must be FORMED. It is not floating around freely in the Laetrile and then released. It must be manufactured. The enzyme beta—glucosidase, and only that enzyme, is capable of manufacturing the HCN from Laetrile thereby affecting the cancer cell—and only the cancer cell. If there are no cancer cells in the body, there is no beta-glucosidase. If there is no beta-gllucosidase, no HCN will be formed from the Laetrile. The normal cells in our organism contain an enzyme called Rodhanese which "neutralises" the Amygdalin. This enzyme does not allow the Amygdalin to release the cyanide. In this way, Amygdalin only serves as glucose to healthy cells providing energy. Malignant cells do not contain this enzyme. In the absence of Rodhanese, the Amygdalin is activated liberating the cyanide radical inside the malignant cell causing its destruction. Detoxification of cyanide occurs, therefore, in normal mammalian tissue through the action of Rhodanese, which, in the presence of sulphur-bearing compounds, converts free cyanide to thiocyanate, a perfectly non-toxic compound. The thiocyanate is excreted in the urine. (See graphic on the action of Laetrile in Cancer on page 10). 2) Q. Where can I purchase vitamin B-17 (Laetrile)? You may obtain vitamin B-17 (Laetrile) and most of the metabolic products mentioned in this booklet on the Internet. Please refer to the back of this book for sources of vitamin B17 in Mexico and the UK. If you live in the U.S., it will not be possible for you to obtain vitamin B17 due to recent FDA bans and customs restrictions. 3) Q. Why is Laetrile "illegal" or "banned" in the United States? There is no federal law against Laetrile, nor does Laetrile appear on an official list of proscribed items. The State of California has specific laws against the use of Laetrile for human cancer, as long as cancer is defined as a “space-occupying new growth” or neoplasm. A number of other states make the use of Laetrile in cancer indirectly “illegal” by giving cancer advisory committees the power to regulate the use of any remedies, proven or unproven. The Food and Drug Administration has used regulations, not law, to ban the interstate shipment and sale of Laetrile by alleging that it is either an “unlicensed new "drug” or an “unsafe or adulterated food or food additive.” It is neither. Possession of Laetrile and private use by patients of Laetrile is not, in and of themselves, illegal. The de facto (but certainly not de jure) “illegalization” of Laetrile springs from the FDA’s regulatory ban, the specific California laws, and the pressure brought against physicians by state boards of medical examiners which control the licensing of such physicians. It is virtually as inappropriate to call Laetrile or vitamin B-17 illegal as it is to construe vitamin C, or niacin as illegal. In California, despite the specific laws, the right of doctors to use vitamin B-17 as metabolic therapy, and without making specific claims as to “curing cancer,” was established by court decisions in a number of cases. At the Mexican border, U.S. Customs has permitted the entry of amygdalin without benefit of even an affidavit for over a decade. Amygdalin is an extract of apricot kernels, which makes it a food supplement and nothing more. The FDA is well aware that their regulations are somewhat transparent, so they utilise a typical bureaucratic tactic, (i.e. changing definitions). Under FDA guidelines, any substance that is used to treat a disorder can be classified a drug! This absurd and overly broad interpretation would even include water since it is used to treat dehydration. The angle that the FDA takes is to label ANYTHING a “new drug” when a claim is made for that substance or even suggestions given as to how to take it. 13 4) Q. What is the recommended daily dosage of vitamin B-17 for prevention? While exact amounts of B-17 for a "minimum daily requirement" in cancer surveillance have not been established, the basic concept is that sufficient daily B-17 may be obtained by following either of two suggestions: One, according to Dr. Krebs, eating all the B-17-containing fruits whole (seeds included), but not eating more of the seeds by themselves than you would be eating if you ate them in the whole fruit. Example: if you eat three apples a day, the seeds in the three apples are sufficient B-17. You would not eat a pound of apple seeds. Second, one peach or apricot kernel per 10 lbs. of body weight is believed to be more than sufficient as a normal safeguard in cancer prevention, although precise numbers may vary from person to person in accordance with individual metabolism and dietary habits. A 170-lb man, for example, might consume 17 apricot or peach kernels per day and receive a biologically reasonable amount of vitamin B-17. Two or three Vitamin B17 tablets (100 mg) is an acceptable supplemental dosage per day. And two important notes: Certainly, you can consume too much of anything. Too many kernels or seeds, for example, can be expected to produce unpleasant side effects. These natural foods should be consumed in biologically rational amounts (no more than 30 to 35 kernels per day). 5) Q. What is the difference between the apricot seeds and the B-17 100 mg tablets when used for prevention? Is one better than the other? Do I need to take both? Dr. Krebs always suggested that the raw form of vitamin B-17 (e.g. apricot kernels) is better than the purified form when used for prevention. This holds true for any other food: The raw form of vitamin C (e.g. grapefruits and oranges), for example, is also better than the pill. The difference between these two forms of vitamin B-17 is that the tablet is a more convenient method of administration; the seeds have a bitter taste to them and some people prefer the convenience of a tablet. Some people have dentures and simply find it difficult to chew on the seeds. Most people take both. It is completely safe to take both forms as many cancer patients take up to 4 times the amount of seeds recommended for a non-cancer sufferer, and up to 50 times more of the purified form (tablet form). It is not necessary to take both forms but, as stated above, you can get away with doing so while getting a reasonable amount of vitamin B-17. IMPORTANT: Cancer, patients, however, may require higher, more purified forms of vitamin B-17. It would be impossible to get the amount of vitamin B-17 needed to control existing cancer from the seeds alone. One would have to eat way too many seeds and this may, of course, produce unpleasant side effects (See Phase I and II metabolic therapies on page 31). 6) Q. I have been diagnosed with Cancer. Will vitamin B-17 work on any type of cancer? Dr. Krebs says “yes”. Cancer cells all have the exact same characteristics. Cancer cells, no matter the type of cancer, are known as Trophoblasts (See Trophoblastic Thesis of Cancer at http://www.worldwithoutcancer.org.uk). These cells contain an enzyme called Beta-glucosidase, also known as the unlocking enzyme. When Laetrile comes in contact with the enzyme beta-glucosidase, the Laetrile is broken down to form two molecules of glucose, one molecule of benzaldehyde and one molecule of hydrogen cyanide (HCN). Within the body, the cancer cell—and only the cancer cell—contains that enzyme. The key word here is that the HCN must be FORMED. It is not floating around freely in the Laetrile and then released. It must be manufactured. The enzyme beta—glucosidase, and only that enzyme, is capable of manufacturing the HCN from Laetrile thereby affecting the cancer cell—and only the cancer cell. If there are no cancer cells in the body, there is no beta-glucosidase. If there is no beta-glucosidase, no HCN will be formed from the Laetrile (See Amygdalin's Mode of Action on page 9). 14 7) Q. I have been diagnosed with Cancer. What should be my dosage of vitamin B-17, what do I take it with, and how long do I take it for? “If you have Cancer, the most important single consideration is to get the maximum amount of Vitamin B17 into your body in the shortest period of time. This is secondary to the medical skill involved in administering it, which is relatively minimal.” – Ernest T. Krebs, Jr. Many people take vitamin B-17 and B-17 only, and many people order it as part a whole complete combined metabolic protocol. The ideal thing to do is to always make vitamin B-17 part of a multi-faceted program incorporating numerous related elements, each of which plays an important role in the success of the complete therapy (See Metabolic Therapies on page 31). But for the purpose of answering the question the dosages recommended by Dr. Contreras of the Oasis of Hope Hospital should be as follows: Initial Phase (Phase I): AMYGDALIN (Vitamin B17) 6 grams, intravenous (Most Effective Method), once a day, for 21 days. (2 vials directly into any vein or catheter) - See protocols on page 31. Or: AMYGDALIN 3 grams (six 500mg tablets), orally, per day, for 21 days (See protocols on page 28). Along with Laetrile, the OASIS Hospital utilises pancreatic enzymes (proteolytic enzymes), Vitamin C, Pangamic Acid (B15), AHCC (active Hexose Correlated Compound), Shark Cartilage (100% pure), vitamin A (Emulsified), Barley Grass, antioxidants, and other nutrients. The idea is to help the body fight the cancer very aggressively, without doing any harm to the patient, while strengthening the immune system. Subsequent Phase (Phase II): AMYGDALIN (Vitamin B17) 2 grams (Four 500mg tablets), orally, per day, for the following three months, along with all the components of Phase II Metabolic Therapy (see protocols on page 31). After Phase II: Phase III Metabolic Therapy consists of either a continuation of Phase II or maintenance program if the cancer is in remission (See Maintenance of Remission on page 33). Vitamin B17 is water soluble and non-toxic. It is as safe as sugar or water and safer than aspirin. A small percentage of people feel nauseous when taking high doses of it at one time. This is also common when taking too much sugar, salt, or water at one time. If this is the case take less amounts of the vitamin B17 tablets more often throughout the day. If you presently have cancer, you can take between 6 to 10 of the 500 milligram tablets per day for the first 21 to 30 days. If you find that you are getting nauseous, cut the tablets in half and have one every waking hour. It might be a good idea to have some food in your stomach just before taking the vitamin. After the initial 21-30 days of this amount of vitamin B17 a subsequent dose of 4 to 6 tablets per day for the following three months is the proper protocol (See Phase I and II Metabolic Therapies, page 31). 8) Q. Is it necessary to have the seeds and the Vitamin together when undergoing metabolictherapy? Dr. Contreras says “yes”. Certain components of the seeds are not included in the purified forms of amygdalin. The seeds are the raw form of vitamin B-17, containing many other nutrients that act synergistically with the purified form to help its active ingredients assimilate into the body. To start, it is recommended that along with the purified forms of B-17, either intravenous or oral, cancer patients eat one apricot seed for every 10 lbs of body weight. If this dosage is tolerated well, it may be increased to 30 to 35 kernels per day. IMPORTANT: For adults, more than 6 per hour or 30 per day is not recommended. It is important to emphasise that it is a good idea to have some food in the stomach when taking high doses of B-17 (including the seeds). When eating the seeds, it is also important to eat considerable amount of Nitrilosidic fruits. Such fruits are those which carry these types of (e.g. Apricots, peaches, plums, 15 nectarines, apples, pears, cherries). There is something in the flesh of the fruit, which will neutralise the minute traces of beta-glucosidase present in saliva, stomach, and the intestines, which is what may cause some people to feel nauseous. 9) Q. Are apricot seeds made available in the pit or out of the pit? Do we have to break the pits opento extract the kernel? Most companies make available bags of fresh whole apricot kernels out of the pit and ready to eat. See product information for more detailed information about our apricot kernels. To obtain apricot kernels see Contacts on page 34. 10) Q. What should I take along with Vitamin B-17? If you have cancer it is recommended by Dr. Contreras (One of the Pioneers of B17 treatment and medical director at the OASIS of Hope Hospital) that you undergo a therapy that will equip your immune system to fight against cancer. Their special detoxification program will create what is necessary to get the best results. Along with Laetrile, the Contreras team uses pancreatic enzymes, Vitamin C, Shark Cartilage (100% pure), vitamin A (emulsified), pangamic acid (vitamin B-15), antioxidants, nitrilosidic foods (apricot kernels) and other nutrients (see Metabolic Therapies on page 31). Every one of these nutrients plays an important role in the success of the complete therapy. Pancreatic enzymes, for example, occur naturally in pineapple and papaya among other foods. They are also produced by our pancreas and aid in the digestion of animal protein. Their job is to help burn away the negative protein coating that surrounds and protects the cancer cell making it vulnerable to your immune system. The purpose of metabolic therapy is mainly to restore wellness. Unfortunately, by the time most cancer patients seek alternative medicine their bodies have suffered extensive damage due to the effects of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or the cancer itself. Because of this, other nutrients should be considered to help significantly in restoring wellness. Joint Fuel, Bone Meal, and Bovine cartilage may help build up the bones again if you have had bone cancer. Maitake and Shittake mushrooms (the most scientifically studied mushrooms) have been found to have an antiviral substance called lentinan, which stimulates the body's immune system and deactivates viruses. Other nutrients which have been extensively researched for cancer therapy include the ESSIAC Formula, AHCC, coenzyme Q10, grape seed extract, cat's claw, IP-6, colloidal minerals, vitamin E, Ginger, Beta Carotene, Multivitamin/minerals, Antioxidants, Hydrazine sulphate, echinacea, milk thistle, melatonin, noni, and raw thymus, most of which are available through vitamin companies. It is common knowledge among scientists and holistic doctors that combinations of therapies are more effective than just one. You may customise your metabolic treatment based on your specific needs (See product information for specific information on metabolic products, page 21). 11) Q. How can I get the intravenous form of B-17 administered? Any nurse or doctor can simply make a house visit and administer this form of B-17. It is completely safe and non-toxic and does not produce any side effects. You can simply ask a nurse or doctor friend or relative who is willing to give you the injections to do it. It is important that you find someone who agrees to give you the injections before you purchase this form of B-17. Some companies may not issue credits or refunds on injectable formulas or specially imported products. If you would like information on the OASIS of Hope Hospital in Playas de Tijuana, Mexico (10 minutes south of San Diego, CA, USA), you may visit them on the web at http://www.oasisofhope.com Phone UK 01702 480934 (see Contacts, page 38) The best effects from Laetrile use seem to be when it is used as part of a bask nutritional or metabolic therapy which also involves the administration of other vitamins, certain enzymes, and a diet from which animal protein has been mostly removed (See OASIS Phase I and II Metabolic Therapies on page 31). 12) Q. Are there any risks in getting the injectable form of vitamin B-17 administered? I am a qualified medical professional, what is my risk in administering it to a loved one? 16 The question should be "what is the risk in not getting it administered?", or, "what is the risk of not giving it to my loved one?". This form of vitamin B-17 is not only safe and non-toxic. Sugar or water are more toxic. On the contrary, a majority of Laetrile-treated patients report positive responses, ranging from an increase in the feeling of well-being and even a brighter outlook on life, to such noticeable reactions as an increase in appetite, weight gain and, frequently, restoration of natural colour, reduction or elimination of cancer-connected pain and of cancer-caused fetor. 13) Q. Can I Take Vitamin B17 with chemotherapy or radiation, or if I am scheduled for surgery? Metabolic physicians agree that under the above orthodox treatments metabolic therapy is not only recommended but also absolutely necessary. Orthodox doctors use chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery in an effort to get to the cancer while often times causing severe damage to the body's organs and defence mechanisms (see The 4 Optional Modes of Cancer Therapy at http://www.worldwithoutcancer.org.uk). Cancer, by definition, is a Chronic Metabolic disease and must be treated as such. The word "chronic" means that once it manifests, it will continue to remain uncontrolled and uncorrected if it does not get taken care of. "Metabolic" simply means that the only way to take care of it is with factors, water- and oil soluble, normal to the diet. The problem with orthodox treatments is that they do not target the underlying cause of the problem but its symptom. Metabolic therapy, on the other hand, targets the nutritional deficiency factor that keeps the body from fighting the cancer while strengthening the immune system. Ideally, you should ask your doctor what their success rate is with chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery for your specific type of cancer. Ask him to give you true statistics. You may even ask him to show you the description of the drugs you are about to become exposed to in a PDR (Physician's Desk Reference). It is important to know beforehand whether these treatments will actually help you or hurt you. In most cases, though, the treatment becomes worse than the disease itself. If you are about to have surgery, or even a biopsy, where the cancer cells are going to be disturbed, it is imperative that you take vitamin B-17 to kill the remaining free cells (see The Truth About Surgeries and Biopsies at http://www.worldwithoutcancer.org.uk). Vitamin B-17 can only help and will definitely not hurt. *Clinical Oncology for Medical Students and Physicians, op. cit, pp.32 , 34 *Spontaneous Regression of Cancer: The Metabolic Triumph of the Host!", op. cit.,pp. 136, 137. 14) Q. I have undergone chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Can vitamin B-17 still help me? Dr. Krebs says “yes”, but remember this: Vitamin B-17 metabolic therapy will go into the body help your body fight the cancer very aggressively, without doing any harm to you while strengthening your immune system. What it may not do, is correct the irreparable damage sometimes caused by excessive chemotherapy or radiation, or by the cancer itself. Anyone at any stage is a candidate for metabolic treatment. 15) Q. How long does it take to see results? How long will it take to rid my body of cancer? There are two kinds of results that are usually observed while undergoing Laetrile Metabolic Therapy. These can be classified as both subjective and objective: Subjective results are usually seen immediately after beginning treatment: These include decrease of pain, indicated by a decrease in the amount or frequency of the use of narcotics or sedatives, increase in the sense of well-being, increased appetite, disappearance of fetor from lesions, increased energy or endurance, increase in weight, and increase in muscle strength. Objective results include improvement in blood and urine chemistry, increased tissue repair, decrease of tumefaction, decrease in the output of presumptive chorionic gonadotrophin in the serum or urine, and total regression of all symptoms of the disease. Objective results can take between 3 weeks to 4 months to manifest. The time needed to develop the maximum response is four months to over a year. 17 Overall, the cancer cells become affected immediately. In certain cases, as with bone and brain cancer, it takes a little longer for the vitamin to absorb deep into the body (see Notes on the Behaviour of Tumours Under Vitamin B17 Therapy, page 36). According to Dr. Krebs skin cancers react the quickest: “Within one week a noticeable difference is seen and in many cases complete regression of all symptoms is achieved in less then three weeks. Carcinomas can take a few months to shrink, and, in some cases, cervical cancer has been noted to completely regress in less then three weeks.” 16) Q. I am a cancer survivor; what is the recommended maintenance dose of vitamin B-17? According to Dr. Krebs, a severe cancer crisis brought under control may be maintained in a quiescent state by the oral administration of 1 gram (1000 mg) of Vitamin B-17 daily. However some patients claim to feel better or safer with a 1.5 to 2.0 grams of B-17 daily. Such dosage is determined by the patient's sense of well being, gain in strength, increased appetite, weight gain, and psychological improvement with reduction of anxiety and nervousness, with exhibition of a more nearly normal degree of optimism and interest in his environment. Abnormal situations, stress or ill health of any kind have been known to be followed by a renewed outbreak or progression of the cancer process in some patients. Patients in whom the cancer is under control should be aware of these possibilities. When a cancer crisis has been successfully controlled for more than two years, with patient showing good objective responses in weight gain, increased strength, return to a more nearly normal state of activity and vigour, with negative CGH urine tests, and with an improvement in x-rays or other objective evidence, the maintenance dose may be reduced to dietary levels of nitriloside of at least 500 milligrams of Vitamin B-17 per day. 17) Q. What is the success rate with my specific type of cancer? Success rates for specific types of cancer are determined based on the stage of the cancer and/or the possible damage caused by the effects of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or the cancer itself. Vitamin B- 17 can only help you and not hurt you. If you have just been diagnosed the ideal thing to do is to start metabolic therapy immediately. Dr. Krebs claimed a 98% success rate with Virgin cases (Primary cancers, non metastatic, where the patient has not had chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery). In cases where the patient has been exposed to chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery, it depends on how far the cancer has spread and what damage has been caused to the body by these treatments. In either case it is imperative to start vitamin therapy in order to correct the nutritional deficiency factor that allowed the disease to take over. In conclusion, if you are able to eat, hold food down, urinate and defecate properly, you are coherent, and your bodily functions are normal, you are a perfect candidate for metabolic therapy. 18) Q. Why don't medical doctors use vitamin B17? The answer to this question goes far beyond what we could possibly answer in this small section. Mr. G Edward Griffin has dedicated the entire second part of his book to "The Politics of Cancer Therapy" which shows with great detail examples of dishonesty and corruption in the field of drug research; a close look at the first major study which declared Laetrile (vitamin B17) “of no value;” proof that the study was fraudulent; the FDA's ruling against the use of Laetrile because it had not been tested; and the refusal then to allow anyone (except its opponents) to test it. He also makes available an audio cassette titled "The Politics of Cancer Therapy", a review of the science of cancer therapy; a summary of the politics of cancer therapy; the early history of the I.G. Farben chemical and pharmaceutical cartel; the cartel's early success in the United States; and its “marriage” with DuPont, Standard Oil, and Ford. The drug cartel's influence over the nation's medical schools; the drugoriented training given to all medical students; and the use of philanthropic foundations to obtain control 18 over educational institutions. You may obtain this audiocassette from Mr. Griffin at http://www.realityzone.com In conclusion, most doctors are obligated to use only those treatments that they're allowed to administer, even if they are not successful. Most doctors are not trained on how to prescribe "nutrition" as a way to treat disease. They only learn to treat the "symptom" while leaving the underlying cause of the problem uncontrolled and uncorrected. To fully educate yourself, start with Mr. Griffin's book "World Without Cancer". It can be bought on the Internet at http://www.realityzone.com. This book is one of a few that tell the true story of vitamin B17 and will guide you into further research that proves the simple answer to cancer 100%. 19) Q. The fact that cancer is a metabolic disease, what role does pollution have in that process? Pollutants harm the liver and the liver is a great detoxifying organ of the body. If the liver is detoxifying an excess of estrogen, for example, and capacity of the liver is impaired by pollutants, the estrogen levels then may reach a concentration sufficient to induce cancer. When eating apples that have been sprayed with arsenic and we eat enough of these apples; the arsenic may produce hepatic cirrhosis, which may impair the capacity of the liver to detoxify certain carcinogens and thereby contribute to the development of cancer. If we are receiving a very high concentrating of Vitamin B17 this will offset the possibility of developing cancer, but these pollutants still can kill us by producing cirrhosis of the liver and destroying other vital cells. 20) Q. Is Vitamin B17 helpful against the devastating effects of excessive quantities of environmental or medical radiation? No, and the reason for it is common sense. Throughout history the presence of radiation in such high concentrations was never anticipated. The organism may be beset with such onslaught and there are no mechanisms including Vitamin B-17, which can reverse the deadly effects of such excess radiation. These are some of the most devastating assaults that living tissues can sustain because not only do they affect the individual of one generation, but they may cripple, if not extinguish the immortal germ plasma, on which the continuity of the species itself relies. 21) Q. If we are supposed to eat seeds |
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