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Ministry of Health and Prevention says Vitamin B17 Cannot Cure Cancer

H.E. Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Policy and Licensing of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, has actually alerted the general public against a distributing video making false claims concerning the supposed capability of vitamin B17 to cure cancer cells. These cases do not have clinical basis and are not sustained by facts issued by global health authorities and even cancer research study organizations. H.E. restated that spreading out misleading info has serious repercussions, particularly as it relates to a serious disease that creates the fatality of countless people worldwide. H.E. reiterated the value of validating any kind of health related information with the concerned health authorities.

B17 is not a vitamin, it should not be used for treating cancer and it may cause poisoning H.E. Dr. Al Amiri discussed that B17 - also referred to as laetrile and amygdalin, to name a few names - is a chemical discovered in the pits of some fruits and in some plants. It is not a vitamin and is not effective in dealing with cancer cells. Scientific studies conducted on this product did not verify its efficacy and showed that it might create significant negative effects particularly when taken orally.

He said that medical study has actually additionally validated that not only is B17 inadequate for cancer cells but also positions a high risk for poisoning, which forbids its usage as a therapy. Negative effects are because of cyanide poisonous substance that is available in this material and they include migraines, wooziness, low blood pressure, high fever, liver damages, lack of oxygen in the vessels, and damages to the nerve system.

The U S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has actually prohibited medical cases associating with B17 on its ability to damage cancer cells. The FDA has withdrawn several products from United States markets consisting of these accusations regarding the efficiency of B17.

False information causes confusion among patients
The Assistant Undersecretary better validated that the disinformation has actually created complication and worries amongst clients. He stated he personally got a variety of calls from some patients and high-ranking officials to examine the supposed efficiency of B17. The World Health Company and other international health institutions claimed cancer cells treatment normally entails surgical procedure, chemotherapy,and radiotherapy, which are taken on by several well established customized medical facilities. Early discovery of cancer stays the most efficient method to treat the illness and this is being supported by the Ministry of Health and Prevention and various other local health authorities. The treatment methods and medication made use of in public and exclusive healthcare facilities are according to the most up to date worldwide techniques and have been authorized by worldwide organizations in the United States and Europe. Furthermore, innovative cancer cells medicines are approved local authorization when they are launched by the Health Authorities in US and Europe.

Misleading information causes serious health complications
He additionally cautioned that deceiving details could trigger some people to quit taking their medication or change the dose without appropriate recommendations from their doctors, potentially causing a relapse. It likewise harms the stability of the UAE's pharmaceutical industry as some people could lose self-confidence in recognized medicines in the nation.

H.E. Dr. Al Amiri said spreading the incorrect details through teams of friends and relatives in social networks has severe effects as some clients could seek alternative medications with serious health repercussions that might even lead to death.

Public advised to check with the Ministry of Health and Prevention
H.E. Dr. Al Amiri urged participants of the community to constantly talk to the Ministry of Health and local health authorities regarding the efficiency of local medicines. He highlighted that the Ministry intends to achieve boosted public understanding to counter incorrect details concerning medications and their efficiency. For any kind of info relating to the safety of a medical product, The Ministry of Health and Avoidance can be contacted by calling 042301000 or e-mailing pv@moh.gov.ae or using the 'Tammeni' service web link at http: www.moh.gov.ae/en/Services/Pages/TaminiService.aspx.

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