How many apricot kernels could I eat before I die?

[carries an axe]

They're delicious and poisonous.

I've had <10

 

[mean dad]

Couple dozen, at least.

 

[carries an axe]

K

 

[redruM]

Are you eating them for B17, or just because yum?

Q: How many apricot seeds should I take each day?

A: You will need to determine the best amount for yourself. With that said most people find that one apricot seed for every 10 pounds of body weight per day spread out throughout the day is a good amount. You should build up to this amount over a few days or even weeks. Start with one apricot seed an hour and see how you do. If you notice any unwanted side effects like dizziness, headache or upset stomach, then you are consuming too many seeds too fast. Eating six to ten seeds daily is a very common amount. But remember to never over consume apricot seeds, always start with a small amount and slowly increase that amount if you feel you want to.

Furthermore... as an alternative treatment for cancer. Interesting stuff:

https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/apricot-kernels-for-cancer/

 

[carries an axe]

Because yum


I bought them to make Amaretto

 

[i_am_the_koi]

At least 1 more :2cents

 

[Map8]

You're still young. I imagine you could eat hundreds of thousands over several decades.

 

[Yakoo752]

Uk Committee on Toxicity says for a 175# man, 80-560 apricot kernels

big spread there but I think you're ok

 

[mean dad]

One might be toxic, but we'll go ahead and say it's safe to eat 7. :laughing

 

[JesasaurusRex]

People eat those?

 

[carries an axe]

People eat those?

There's a tiny almond inside the shell.

But sweet.


Forbidden fruit

 

[Yakoo752]

Kevin's signature is quite apropos here

:laughing

 

[DReg350]

Couple dozen, at least.
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Fuck around and find out.

^ This :laughing

 

[JesasaurusRex]

There's a tiny almond inside the shell.

But sweet.


Forbidden fruit

Y has no one ever told me about this?

 

[HappyHighwayman]

Sounds like a case of not worth the time, effort or poison.

 

[CoorsLight]

They're delicious and poisonous.

I've had <10

The MSDS says that the amount of orally-administered amygdalin that kills 50% of rats is 405 mg/kg. That translates to 32.4 grams, and with a species scaling factor of 10x, it's 3.2 grams.

Wikipedia says it's about 8% of apricot kernels (I assume that's weight/weight). 3.2 grams divided by 8% is 400 g. That's about 0.9 pounds of apricot kernels you'd have to eat to kill yourself. That's a lot.

It's only known to be an acute toxin, so if you are still breathing, you are GTG.

 

[revnort]

 

[carries an axe]

The MSDS says that the amount of orally-administered amygdalin that kills 50% of rats is 405 mg/kg. That translates to 32.4 grams, and with a species scaling factor of 10x, it's 3.2 grams.

Wikipedia says it's about 8% of apricot kernels (I assume that's weight/weight). 3.2 grams divided by 8% is 400 g. That's about 0.9 pounds of apricot kernels you'd have to eat to kill yourself. That's a lot.

It's only known to be an acute toxin, so if you are still breathing, you are GTG.

:thumbup

*crunch crunch*

 

[CoorsLight]

Dude I made a calculation error! You can have 40 g. That's about 1/10 of a pound. Still a lot.

Hope you are alive still.

 

[Bowling4Bikes]

Dude I made a calculation error! You can have 40 g. That's about 1/10 of a pound. Still a lot.

Hope you are alive still.

:rofl