Question 1

what is vitamin b17?

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Vitamin B17?: Since the early 1950s, a modified form of amygdalin has been promoted under the names laetrile and "vitamin b17" as a cancer cure. In reality, laetrile is not a vitamin, and studies have found it to be ineffective, dangerously toxic due to its cyanide content, and potentially lethal. Medical experts issue a strong warning against its use.

Question 2

is there such a thing as vitamin b17?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Vitamin b17, also associated with amygdalin & laetrile, is not truly a vitamin. Laetrile (from apricot pits) and amygdalin (from apricot or almonds) were touted as  cancer cures decades ago. For the most part that has been debunked.

Question 3

vitamin b17 any good for fighting cancer?

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Vit B17 = cyanide: Vit b17 is a "friendly" name of cyanide- it is poison. 
No documented scientific evidence exists supporting the use of cyanide (b17) to treat cancer patients.

Question 4

i have heard that vitamin b17 will destroy cancer cells. is this true?

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No: There is no medically recognized vitamin b 17.  It is one of the treatments touted by charlatans and has been going on for years.

Question 5

what happens if you take vitamin b12 alongside laetrile will you survive cancer and cyanide intoxication?

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Not sure: However, hydroxocobalamin is the form of b12 used to combat cyanide poisoning.

Question 6

what are the benefits of vitamin surbex z?

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Some helps: Some vitamin may help you if yuors is low some are harm and some doesnot  but you better check with your family doc to give you check up before taking it.

Question 7

what are the benefits of taking the vitamin kelp?

Accepted Answer

Iodine: You are paying to eat dried green-brown seaweed. Kelp is not a vitamin, but it's got plenty of iodine in it, which is good especially if you life in a country where they don't iodize salt or you don't get iodine for whatever reason. Don't spend too much money on this or any other supplement; you're better off especially at your age building physical fitness.

Question 8

is there any real benefit to taking a multi-vitamin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A malabsorbtion disorder, vitamin deficient diet, some intestinal parasites or a psychological need to feel you are doing something good for yourself.  The average us diet will provide adequate vitamin intake so that there is no need for supplements.  When there is a specific vitamin deficiency it is due to a disease process and multi-vitamins are not necessary.  Just the vitamin lacking.

Question 9

what are the benefits of a b12 vitamin and can i overdose on it?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can overdose: On any vitamin, you only need it if you are deficient in it as shown on a blood test, .

Question 10

are garlic vitamins really good for you? seen the benefits and was wondering if it was worth it?

Accepted Answer

: There is no scientifically proved health benefit or garlic or "garlic vitamins", despite lots of information online that suggests otherwise. But it certainly would not be harmful, if you want to see if garlic makes you feel better.

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