I would like to talk with you about the usefulness of such a thing as apricot kernel. As many people know, the homeland of apricots can be called Asia. About two thousand years ago, apricot spread throughout Asia, and later came to Armenia and from there to Greece, where it was called nothing more than the “Armenian apple”, but it gained its fame not only because of its nutritious and tasty fruits. The benefits of apricot kernel as a first-class source of minerals and vitamins have long been known both among doctors and the common people.
For the last couple of years, we can constantly hear scientists' statements that the cause of most cancers is metabolic disorders. Most of the deviations in impaired metabolism are due to an imbalance in the patient’s body between minerals and vitamins. In this case, the benefits of apricot kernels are manifested. They contain a huge amount of vitamin B17, which includes a special cyanide substance that is deadly for most cancer cells, but when it enters a healthy cell, a simple formation of carbohydrate occurs, which does no harm to it. Doctors call this process natural chemotherapy. Such a vitamin is found in almost all wild berries: blueberries, strawberries, cranberries. The benefits of apricot kernels are truly invaluable. Therefore, their use in food 100% helps in the fight against cancer and a large number of other diseases, including various malignant tumors.
It should be remembered that the benefits of apricot kernels are manifested only with reasonable use. Do not overeat them. The optimal amount is two to four pieces per day. Otherwise, too much cyanide may accumulate, resulting in it simply ceasing to function. Everything is good in moderation - this rule is suitable for the use of any vegetables, fruits or berries.
Apricot kernels: benefits
They are used in the manufacture of various confectionery products, as well as ice cream, yoghurts and a wide variety of creams and sweets. Essential oil is extracted from them, which is used to produce a wide range of cosmetics, shampoos and skin care creams.
The benefits of apricot kernels are truly invaluable. There are specially bred apricots that contain a large seed with a large kernel. Such fruits are usually used in cooking, and their contents instead of almonds.
Not all apricot kernels taste bad. Special varieties of apricot trees that have fruits with very tasty kernels have long been bred. In addition, they are very nutritious and contain up to 70% of sweet edible oil and up to 20% protein.
Before you start using apricot kernels for medical purposes, you should definitely consult a doctor, as they contain a small amount of hydrocyanic acid and contraindications to their use are possible. In large quantities, they can be toxic.