암과 영양

암에 좋다는 살구씨. 근거가 있나?

암이란
2018-01-22
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한국에서 암 환자들이 많이 믿고있다. 그러나 동물실험이나 일부 소수 연구에서 긍정적인 결과는 별로

없다.


Amygdalin is metabolized by the enzyme beta-glucosidase into benzaldehyde, glucose and cyanide in the intestine (3) (4). Cyanide from the hydrolysis of amygdalin is believed to be cytotoxic with actions selective against cancerous cells, but results from animal studies were mostly negative (4) (5) (6). Other animal studies suggest it may help to relieve pain due to its anti-inflammatory (7) and analgesic effects (8).
One study suggested amygdalin can inhibit tumor growth, but subsequent tests were unable to confirm this observation (9). A clinical trial in the late 1970s supported by the National Cancer Institute did not find amygdalin to be beneficial, and some patients in the study developed cyanide toxicity (10). A systematic review also concluded that amygdalin is ineffective against cancer (11).

With the recent discovery of anticancer properties of amygdalin through previously unknown mechanisms (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (32), there is renewed interest in whether this agent may have potential as an anticancer treatment.

Amygdalin has severe adverse effects. It should not be used as a therapy in the current form.

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