CHELATION THERAPY HAS been around for decades as a treatment for toxic metal poisoning. But, there have also been claims that the therapy could help several other conditions. Experts aren't so sure.

Some heavy metals, such as zinc, copper, iron, and cobalt, are essential for your body in small amounts. They help with oxygen transport, cell growth, enzyme function, and overall health. But if too ...

The Future of Chelation Therapy It is still unclear whether the benefits of chelation therapy are derived from EDTA or some of the other components of the IV cocktail, such as magnesium, vitamin B, ...

Chelation therapy is the main form of treatment for toxic acute metal poisonings. Somehow, this treatment has become mainstream with claims by junk science gurus that chelation treats other disorders, ...

Each month, Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Chelation therapy, a type ...

Starting iron chelation therapy early may prevent growth problems and organ damage from iron overload in children with TDT. Currently approved medications have limitations for use in very young ...

Chelation therapy is a proven treatment for heavy metal poisoning. It uses substances that bind to heavy metals and help clear them from the body. Some people also claim that chelation therapy may be ...

Chelation therapy is used to remove heavy metals from blood. However, there may be risks and research doesn’t show if there’s a connection to treating other conditions, including autism and ...

Chelation therapy consists of a series of IV administrations of disodium or calcium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) mixed with minerals and vitamins. Typically, patients recline in a chair in ...

When determining the types of patients to be recruited for the trial, there was concern that the benefits of chelation might not be easily discerned if the participants were too healthy; patients who ...