Ganesh Prasad Ganesh Prasad Asked 6 months ago

Do apricot kernels cure cancer?

My uncle is battling a serious illness, and we've been looking into various treatment options, both conventional and alternative. Someone suggested that apricot kernels can 'cure' cancer. Is there any scientific basis to this claim, or is it a myth?

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Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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No, they don't cure anything. In fact, eating too many of them can be extremely toxic because they contain natural cyanide compounds. Stay away from these online myths.

Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I know how terrifying it is when someone we love is sick and we start looking for any miracle cure online to save them. But please be careful, apricot kernels are highly dangerous and can cause severe poisoning instead of curing anything.

Meera Bai Meera Bai Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Natural herbs are good for simple digestion issues, but severe diseases like cancer cannot be cured with seeds. Please consult a proper oncologist at a reputed hospital for real, safe medical treatment.

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Consult a radiation oncologist

John D'Souza John D'Souza Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Completely agree with others, there is zero scientific proof for this claim. Stick strictly to hospital-approved chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Kiran Deshpande Kiran Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

This is a very dangerous internet myth. Apricot seeds can release cyanide in your body, which is deadly. Always verify such serious claims with an oncologist before trying them.

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Radha Maheshwari Radha Maheshwari Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

While regular almonds and walnuts are safe to eat, apricot kernels have very high amounts of amygdalin, which is highly toxic for human consumption. Do not eat them under any circumstances.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My family always looks for natural foods to build immunity, but we strongly trust our doctors for major illnesses. Please do not rely on these raw seeds and follow proper hospital treatments for cancer.

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