This lowers cyanide levels in the body and stops the cyanide fixing itself to an enzyme in cells called cytochrome oxidase, which is important for providing energy in cells.
Selle tulemusena väheneb tsüaniidi tase kehas ning tsüaniid ei kinnitu enam rakkudes ensüümi tsütokroomoksüdaasi külge, mis on tähtis rakkude varustamiseks energiaga.