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The claim

විටමින් B17 (Amygdalin) පිළිකා සෛල විනාශ කරයිද?

Rating

Misleading

Reviewed by Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Original review summary

The review says there is no reliable scientific evidence that amygdalin kills cancer cells or is an effective cancer treatment; clinical trials have not confirmed the claimed effect. It also warns that amygdalin can release cyanide in the body and cause poisoning.[S1]

Additional context

The review explains that despite its name, vitamin B17 is not a vitamin or an essential nutrient. [S1]

It notes that amygdalin-related poisoning can range from nausea and vomiting to severe outcomes. [S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026