Bitter Almond Extract 4:1 TLC

Amygdalin, is a glycoside initially isolated from the seeds of the tree Prunus dulcis, also known as Bitter almonds, by Pierre-Jean Robiquet and A. F. Boutron-Charlard in 1830. Several other related species in the genus of Prunus, including apricot (Prunus armeniaca) and black cherry (Prunus serotina), also contain amygdalin.

Benefits

1.Amygdalin significantly reduced the plaque index and bacterial count.

2. Amygdalin reduced oxidative stress and lowers blood sugar level in body.

3. Amygdalin interferes the life cycle of lice, inhibiting their ability to feed and preventing eggs from hatching.

4. Amygdalin enhances lipid peroxidation in the liver and blood of tumor-bearing models and accompanied by significant decreases in the activities of GSH-dependent antioxidant.

5. Amygdalin immobilizes and kills 100% human spermatozoa at high concentration.

6. Amygdalin lowers the lipid levels especially cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol in body.

7.When in health food field, Bitter Apricot kernel extract is widely used in food additives industry, which can be added into the dairy, beverage health care products, pastries, cold drinks, jelly, bread, milk and so on;

8.When in cosmetic field, Amygdalin is a kind of treatment for anti-skin cancer;

9.Vitamin B17 can also be used in pharmaceutical field.