Chelation Therapy to Remove Toxins

Chelation therapy is believed to have great results in controlling and ridding the body of problems caused by heavy metals and harmful toxins. Heavy metals and toxins can accumulate in the human body and if left unattended for extended periods, they may cause harm and damage to different organs and systems. This type of therapy has been around and used for years to treat a variety of illnesses and diseases.

What is Chelation Therapy?

Chelation therapy is the process used in the removal of toxins and heavy metals from the body. It uses the amino acid complex ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetic acid (EDTA) as the main chelating agent. This process was first used as treatment against heavy metal poisoning in the 1900s and has since been used to treat a variety of disorders and diseases. The positive effects of EDTA in removing harmful toxins from the body are backed by studies, one of which was performed by National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council in the 1960s.

How Chelation Works

The chelating agent used in chelation therapy is known to attach itself to the toxins and heavy metals that have accumulated in the body. Once the chelating agent has attached itself, a signal is sent to the immune system and the chelating agent is regarded as a "foreign body." The immune system will then cause its enzymes to attack the "foreign body," destroying the toxins and heavy metals in the process. The toxins and heavy metals are then flushed out of the body through the kidneys.

Types of Chelation Therapy

Chelation therapy is classified into two types, oral chelation therapy and intravenous chelation therapy. Oral chelation therapy is administered by mouth. It mostly uses EDTA as its chelating agent and usually comes in tablet form. Intravenous chelation therapy on the other hand, is administered through injection. EDTA is also the most common chelating agent used in this process. The chelating agent is administered into the bloodstream and is believed to produce better effects that oral chelation.

Controversy Over Chelation Therapy

Although chelation therapy has been used for years, there is still much controversy about its effectiveness. The chelating agent used in this process is believed to not only fasten itself to harmful toxins and heavy metals, but also to important elements in the body such as calcium and protein. Due to such binding, it is possible that these elements may also be flushed out of the body, leading to the body's lack of these minerals. In the process, unfavorable health problems may occur.

Warning

Chelation therapy is also believed to have a variety of side effects, the worst of which could be death. Other side effects that may arise from the use of chelation therapy are excessive fatigue, diarrhea, headaches, dizziness, nausea, skin irritation at injection site, kidney damage, cramps, joint pains and many more. It is advisable and wise to consult your physician before advancing.