AMINO ACIDS AND RELATED SUBSTANCES AGAINST CANCER: LAETRILE AND L-ARGININE

Laetrile

The use of laetrile as a healing agent is surrounded by controversy. Yet there appears to be much scientific proof of its efficiency. There exists a strong possibility that the pharmaceutical companies have launched a harmful propaganda campaign against laetrile due to their inability to patent it to sell. Laetrile is in the same category as formula’s such as essiac, perhaps the ultimate cure for cancer, but subjected to wide misinformation campaigns.

Laetrile is a glucoside also known as vitamin Â17, amygladin and nitrilosides. It is claimed to be extremely effective in the treatment of cancer, and may reduce the size of tumours and prevent their further spread. It is believed to reduce the pain associated with cancer.

The enzyme beta-glucosidase releases the tightly bound and unavailable toxins, benzaldehyde and organic cyanide from laetrile and allows them to swiftly wipe out cancerous tissues. Another enzyme, rhodanese, which has the ability to detoxify cyanide, is present in normal tissues but deficient in cancer cells. These two factors combine to cause a selective poisoning of cancer cells by the release of cyanide from laetrile, leaving healthy cells undamaged.

Independent research has proven that a Himalayan tribe known as the Hunza never contract cancer of any kind for as long as they adhere to their native diet. Their native diet is exceptionally high in both apricots and millet. Apricots and millet contain high amounts of laetrile. Once exposed to Western diets they become as vulnerable as other populations to cancer.

The scientist who discovered laetrile believes that cancer results as a direct deficiency of laetrile and carcinogens really just worsen cancer by placing further stress on the body.

Good sources of laetrile include apple (seeds), cherry (stones), peach stones, apricot (kernels), nectarine (stones), pear pips, lime pips, prune seeds, plum stones, elderberries, raspberries, currants, buckwheat, tapioca, millet, boysenberries, wild blackberries, gooseberries, almonds, macadamia nuts, flaxseeds, kidney beans, lima beans, alfalfa sprouts, lentils, chickpeas, mung bean sprouts and black-eyed beans.

L-Arginine

L-Arginine inhibits cellular proliferation (multiplication of cancer cells) and stimulates cancer-fighting T lymphocytes. It also stimulates the release of growth hormone, enhances collagen production, aids healthy fertility and lowers cholesterol levels, decreasing the risk of atherosclerosis.

L-Arginine is believed to block the formation of many forms of cancer. Research indicates it has the ability to stimulate the body’s thymus gland and increase the size of the thymus. L-Arginine stimulates the production of T-lymphocytes within the thymus and makes them more active and effective. It retards the growth of tumours and cancer by enhancing immune system function. It also enhances the removal of ammonia from the body and detoxifies the liver.

L-Arginine has the ability to increase the survival time of cancer patients.

Good sources of L-Arginine include alfalfa, cheese, chocolate, leeks, celery, wakame, radish, cucumber, potato, carrot, lettuce, and parsley.

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