Chelation

Why is chelation done?

Chelation helps to remove metals from the body tissues. These metals come from a number of sources, including metal dental materials and mercury amalgam fillings. Metals can cause free radical damage in the body, and this damage can lead to:

• Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis, blood vessel blockage
  
  
• Heart problems
  
  
• Cancer, autoimmune disease, arthritis and other degenerative disease
  
  
• Fatigue and difficulty concentrating, particularly from mercury
  
  
• Leg cramps
  
  

Arteriosclerosis and heart problems are the #1 killer in the U.S. Cancer is #2, with a third of Americans developing some form of cancer in their lifetime.

Not everyone needs chelation. The use, amount and type of chelation should be determined after an evaluation of your health.

What is chelation?

Chelation is a term whose root means “claw” or “to bind.” Most chelation is done by introducing an intravenous chelation solution into the veins. The chelator grabs hold of metal ions, forming a chemical compound that can more easily be excreted by the body. Excretion is done via urine, feces and sweat.

How do I know whether I need chelation?

You or your doctor may suspect that you have metals in your body. For example, you may have symptoms of metal toxicity; you work with metals; you have metal dental work; or have recently had mercury fillings or root canal teeth removed. In these cases, a test for metals may be wise; to be followed by chelation therapy if indicated by the testing. Sometimes the indications of metal toxicity are so strong that a test is considered to be unnecessary.

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