Can pregnant women eat almonds?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Almonds contain the toxic substance hydrogen cyanide. To avoid its toxicity passing through the placental barrier and affecting the fetus, pregnant women should avoid eating almonds.
Advice: It is not advisable to consume too many apricots, especially almonds, as the amygdalin in almonds is hydrolyzed by enzymes or acids to release hydrogen cyanide and benzoic acid.