Question 1

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 2

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 3

is there such a thing as vitamin b17?

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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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

my d3 vitamin is 16/1is good?

Accepted Answer

Low: deficiency is less than 20, 20-29 is insufficiency and 30 to 80 is optimal. Your PCP may place on Vit D supplements

Question 7

is b12 vitamin good for you?

Accepted Answer

Yes: B12 is essential.  I know of no side effects.

Question 8

what vitamins are good for me?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: Since you are pregnant i'd advise a quality prenatal vitamin. A fish oil supplement featuring dha is also important during pregnancy. Most people benefit from extra vit. D, at least 5000 iu/day and extra vit c 1000 mg 2x/day. It looks like you also have diabetes. Certain supplements like chromium and cinnamon may help. See http://www.Diabeteswellbeing.Com/diabetes-nutritional-supplements.Html.

Question 9

is vitamins c good good for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes : At about 1000 mg /day or a bit less.

Question 10

what vitamins are good to take?

Accepted Answer

Here are a few : Start with a reasonably good multivit with minerals and add about 1000iu vit d per 25 # body wt  per day and that should give you a reasonable start.

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