Since ancient times, the utility of bitter almonds has been well known. Hippocrates used them for healing purposes, while the ancients knew their poisonous power for it and used them to poison the foxes deadly.
It is known that bitter almonds in large quantities can cause poisoning due to the vitamin B17 they contain.
Of course if their consumption by adults is done in the right way - two bitter almonds a day - we can benefit from their anti-cancer properties. Also bitter almonds help in the respiratory diseases and have anticonvulsant properties.
Even bitter almonds are a basis for beverages and cosmetics and are also used in the pharmaceutical industry.
Finally, it is advisable to avoid their consumption by children, pregnant women and nursing women as particularly vulnerable groups.