Getting To The Point –
Feb
19th
The Compound Hidden in Apricot Seeds The seeds of apricots, also known as bitter almonds, contain a material called amygdalin. Originally extracted in 1830 by French scientists Pierre-Jean Robiquet and Antoine Boutron-Charlard, amygdalin is a cyanogenic glycoside that can break down into hydrogen cyanide. Though cyanide is harmful, amygdalin's capability as both a cancer therapy and dietary supplement has ignited…