# Laetrile is a compound that contains a chemical called amygdalin. Amygdalin is found in the pits of many fruits, raw nuts, and plants .
# It is believed that the active anticancer ingredient in laetrile is cyanide .
# Laetrile is given by mouth as a pill or by intravenous injection.
# Laetrile has shown little anticancer effect in laboratory studies, animal studies, or human studies.
# The side effects of laetrile are like the symptoms of cyanide poisoning.
# Laetrile is not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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