Eating bitter almonds in large quantities is at risk of cyanide poisoning. This is because the common apricot kernel contains a lot of amygdalin. This is a natural compound that will turn into a highly toxic cyanide during digestion.

The French National Health and Safety Agency (ANSES) suggests that adults should not eat more than three bitter almonds a day, and children should not eat more than half. Excessive consumption of bitter almond may lead to acute poisoning.

The Beauty Function of Bitter Almond with Extended Information

According to the theory of lung combined with fur, some skin diseases can be treated from the method of dispersing lung, which is often effective when combined with edible almonds. Modern research has proved that the fatty oil contained in bitter almond can soften the stratum corneum, moisten and protect skin, protect nerve endings, blood vessels, tissues and organs, and inhibit and kill bacteria.

In addition, HCN produced by enzymatic hydrolysis can inhibit the active tyrosinase in vivo and eliminate pigmentation, freckles, dark spots and so on, thus achieving the beauty effect.

People's Daily Online-This "almond" is not the other almond. Eat bitter almond, beware of poisoning!

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