CellWell record HH-91833
High-dose ascorbic acid decreases detoxification of cyanide derived from amygdalin (laetrile): studies in guinea pigs
Basu TK
Canadian journal of physiology and pharmacology ยท 1983
In plain language
In guinea pigs, combining laetrile with large doses of ascorbic acid decreased cyanide detoxification by reducing cysteine availability without impairing hepatic rhodanese, matching sublethal cyanide toxicity symptoms.
- Evidence
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