Amigdalina It is a substance that is part of the group of Cyangetic glycosidesthat is, those molecules that are able to release cyanideous acid when they come into contact with enzymes of the Hydrolase family, developing cyanide. In high quantities, cyanide is a well -known poison with a recognizable for theMandate smell, It is no coincidence that the amygdaline is also found Inside bitter almonds as well as in the seeds of the apple or in the peaches of the peaches.
The amygdaline, Then, when he comes into contact with the enzymes of the intestine free two glucose molecules, a molecule of benzaldehyde and a cyanidric acid molecule. Basically the amygdaline is not very reactive if it does not come into contact with the beta-glucosidase enzyme. It is therefore not toxic in itself but only if it is ingested in high quantities. From the amygdaline derives the laeterile A chemical compound developed in the 1920s which according to some theories not shared by all doctors, is useful in anti -cancer therapies.