Fwd: [mscured] Chelation therapy

July 30, 2004

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mscured From: "Jeff" Fri, 30 Jul 2004 16:22:55 -0000[mscured] Chelation therapyChelation therapy What is chelation therapy?Chelation therapy is a chemical process in which an amino acid is injected into the body to remove heavy metals and/or minerals from the body. Chelation means "to grab" or "to bind." When the amino acid EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is injected into a person's veins, it "grabs" minerals such as lead, mercury, copper, iron, arsenic, aluminum, and calcium and removes them from the body. Outside of treatment for lead poisoning, chelation therapy is controversial and unproven.Chelation therapy is performed on an outpatient basis; hospitalization usually is not required. An IV (intravenous line) is placed, usually by a

nurse or other qualified health professional, while the person reclines in a chair, and the EDTA is injected into the IV by a doctor.Treatment usually involves 20 to 30 sessions of EDTA injections. The sessions take place 1 to 3 times per week, and each session lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours. The average cost of 20 to 30 sessions of chelation therapy is around $3,000.1What is chelation therapy used for?Chelation is a very effective way to treat heavy-metal poisoning. Chelation therapy is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of lead poisoning. Injected EDTA searches until it finds the harmful metal and binds with it, and both are then eliminated from the body through the kidneys.2Chelation therapy has also been used by some health professionals to treat atherosclerosis and/or coronary artery disease, although there is no current scientific evidence that proves this treatment

is effective. Some believe that EDTA binds with calcium deposits (the part of plaque that obstructs the flow of blood to the heart) in the arteries and then the calcium deposits are "cleaned out" of the arteries by the EDTA, reducing the risk of heart problems. This treatment is controversial, and research results have been inconsistent.Some health professionals also suspect that EDTA may act as an antioxidant by removing metals that combine with LDL cholesterol, which can damage arteries. The theory is that when metals that flow freely through arteries (such as copper or calcium) are removed, diseases such as atherosclerosis may be slowed down.2 Research has not proven this theory. Some experts are concerned that EDTA will remove calcium from healthy bones, muscles, and other tissues, as well as from diseased arteries.Many people have also reported less pain associated with chronic inflammatory diseases such as

arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma after being treated with chelation therapy. The idea is that EDTA acts as an antioxidant, which protects the body from inflammation and protects blood vessels. Again, this idea has not yet been proven by scientific research.Is chelation therapy safe?Chelation therapy at any dose is not recommended for children, pregnant women, and people who have heart or renal failure.For others, chelation therapy in low doses appears to be safe.1 Many years ago, chelation therapy was given in high doses and may have been linked to kidney damage, irregular heartbeats, and other serious consequences. Even when this treatment is given in low doses, some negative effects may occur, including high blood pressure, headache, rash, low blood sugar, and/or thrombophlebitis.EDTA can remove vital minerals from the body along with the toxic metals. Vitamins and minerals are therefore added to the EDTA

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