Intravenous Chelation Therapy
Chelation is a chemical process in which a substance is used to bind metals or minerals so they can be excreted from the body. The origin of chelation therapy dates to 1940 when it was first used to treat lead poisoning. Later, it became evident that chelation therapy plays a significant role in reversing the mechanisms that promote atherosclerotic plaque formations (diseased arteries), which subsequently cause heart disease and peripheral vascular diseases. Chelation is also commonly used as an effective way to treat heavy metal poisoning, although many people often use it as a preventative measure for a multitude of other conditions. At high levels, heavy metals and minerals such as lead, mercury, copper, iron, arsenic, aluminum, or calcium are toxic to the body. Thus, Chelation is used to lower and excrete the toxic metals from the body.
A large-scale study of chelation for heart disease in people who have had a heart attack and who also have diabetes is currently in progress. When the study is completed, the FDA may use its results to help decide whether to approve the use of EDTA chelation therapy for this purpose. In EDTA chelation therapy, an injection of EDTA forms a chemical bond with the toxic metals in your body and is then excreted through your urine.
Please call our office at (931) 787-1180 to setup a consultation with a member of our medical team to discuss whether Chelation Therapy may be a helpful option for you.