EDTA Chelation Therapy is new to many of us, but it has been studied
and used successfully for many years. EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic
acid) – say that fast 10 times! – is administered intravenously (IV)
to remove toxic heavy metals and excess minerals that damage the
body. EDTA is able to bind heavy metals and other toxins because of
its claw-like molecular structure.
What is Chelation Therapy?
Chelation refers to the use of a chemical substance which binds the
‘bad' TM molecules to itself, allowing them to be removed from the
body. During World War II, scientists were searching for an antidote
to poison gas. Earlier treatments were able to remove the poison
gas, but those treatments were toxic. EDTA, however, proved to be a
highly effective treatment for heavy metal toxicity (such as lead
poisoning) and for excess minerals (such as calcium), with no side
effects. EDTA Chelation allowed the heavy metals or minerals to be
removed before they could further damage the body. During the 1940s,
the Navy used Chelation Therapy to treat servicemen for lead
poisoning.
Chelation And Heavy Metal Detoxification
What Ailments are Treated by EDTA Chelation Therapy?
Chelation Therapy is approved by the FDA for lead and heavy metal
poisoning. This is also a recognized emergency treatment for
removing excess calcium (hypercalcemia) which is linked to a number
of serious and even life-threatening conditions. EDTA Chelation
Therapy is also used to treat ventricular arrhythmias in certain
circumstances.
In 2013, the NIH published the results of The NIH Trial of EDTA
Chelation Therapy for Coronary Heart Disease. They reported that
there was some reduction in the risks of heart attack or stroke. The
reduction in risk ranged from 18% overall to as much as 39% for
diabetics and 37% for those who had previously had a certain type of
heart attack (anterior myocardial infarction). They concluded that,
“Since this is the first clinical trial to show a benefit, these
results are not, by themselves, sufficient to support the routine
use of chelation as post-heart attack therapy.”
Dr. Norman Clarke, Sr., one of the pioneers in treating chronic
cardiovascular disease with EDTA, testified in 1976 before the
California Medical Association's Advisory Board on Internal Medicine
that he had personally “given at least 100,000 to 120,000 infusions
of EDTA and seen nobody harmed”. He recommended EDTA Chelation as a
successful treatment for chronic cardiovascular disease as well as
for gangrene and cerebrovascular senility. He also believed EDTA
Chelation Therapy to be the best treatment possible for occlusive
vascular disease.
Removing Heavy Metals
EDTA Chelation is used as an alternative medical remedy to improve
circulation and remove plaques and calcium deposits from arteries.
There have been some unexpected benefits:
It has been reported that this therapy has reduced the amount of
insulin needed by some diabetic patients.
Some New York studies on hyperactive children reported that they
benefited from the removal of lead accumulations, observed in many
hyperactive children.
There are well-documented studies which report that chelation
therapy seems to offer a degree of protection against cancer. Some
feel that this therapy may also be useful to treat some types of
cancer.
How is EDTA Chelation Therapy Administered?
Tests (blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, etc.) are first
done to ensure that the treatment can be given safely. A needle is
put into the patient's arm and connected to an IV drip which
contains EDTA. A session normally lasts for 3 hours and is scheduled
for 1 to 3 times a week. Usually, 20-30 sessions are necessary.
Source
EDTA Chelation Therapy has a long safety record. However, anyone
contemplating this therapy should discuss it with an experienced
practitioner to ensure that it is suitable for their particular
condition.
