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Quite much so!
It is extremely dangerous.
Not only to human beings. Most living organisms suffer great adverse effects from this and a quick painfull death is most certain with too much of it.
Cyanide salts are among the most rapidly acting of all known poisons. Cyanide is a potent inhibitor of respiration, acting on mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase and hence blocking electron transport. This results in decreased oxidative metabolism and oxygen utilization. Lactic acidosis then occurs as a consequence of anaerobic metabolism.
However:
Sodium Cyanide have been utilized as a drug for cancer (with positive results however some contradictions)
Cyanide as in Vitamin B17 may have a most positive effect on cancer and has proven to extend life expectancy in terminal ill patients.
Edgar Cayce recommended eating three raw almonds a day (for their cyanide content) as a means of cancer prevention in healthy patients.
The theory is that Cyanide found in some kernels (Apricot kernels) is surrounded by sugar. As cancer cells are high consumers of sugar, they eat the sugar and release the cyanide, hence killing them self in this process of being "greedy".
We can not dismiss the positive effect of certain poisons when used "correctly".
All substances are dangerous in too large quantities. Even water.
Botulinum Toxin is so dangerous that only 270 nano grams is enough to kill an adult. Still this toxin have found its way into medical use. "Botox" is injected by many people today so that they can look younger even at an "old" age.
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What is Microsporium?
microsporium is a terrible fungi that is harmful to human beings
Why sodium carbonate is necessary in living organisms?
I am not sure that sodium carbonate is necessary for human beings.
Is cobalamin harmful for human beings?
No, Cobalamin (B12) is a vitamin necessary to the human body.
Why is sodium so important to us as human beings?
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Does a xerox copier machine creates radiation which is harmful for human beings?
No.
Two types of solar radiation that are not harmful to human beings?
Visible light and infrared radiation are two types of solar radiation that are not harmful to human beings. They are part of the electromagnetic spectrum and are essential for processes such as photosynthesis and vision.
How will the hole in the ozone layer of Antarctica harm human beings plants animal?
some harmful radiations reach to earth and can damage skin of human beings and plants
What kind of cyanide is used in gold mining?
Sodium cyanide is commonly used in gold mining to extract gold from ore. It forms a stable complex with gold ions, allowing for efficient extraction of the precious metal. However, it is a highly toxic substance and requires stringent safety measures to prevent environmental contamination and human exposure.
Are mouse harmful?
mice can sometimes spread diseases that can kill numorus numbers of human beings and such.
What is the influence of the ozone layer in the life of living beings?
Ozone layer is very important for human beings. It protects us from the harmful UV radiations of the sun.
Radioactive particle that is harmful to human beings?
Plutonium-239 is a radioactive particle that is harmful to human beings due to its high toxicity and ability to emit high-energy alpha particles, which can damage cells and cause long-term health effects such as cancer and organ failure if ingested or inhaled.
How polluted grounwater is harmful?
polluted water is harmful for animals and human beings who drink water from well.it is also harmfull for plants which are getting water from pollted groundwater.
