Laetrile/Amygdalin (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]

Laetrile is another name for amygdalin. Amygdalin is found in the pits of many fruits, raw nuts, and plants (see Question 1). Laetrile is given by mouth as a pill or by intravenous injection (see Question 2). Laetrile has shown little anticancer effect in clinical studies (see Question 4). Laetrile is not approved by...