The claim
විටමින් B17 (Amygdalin) පිළිකා සෛල විනාශ කරයිද?
Original publisher’s rating
Misleading
Reviewed by Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka ↗ ·
Read the 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
- [S1] Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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