Chelation Therapy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Chelation Therapy
Chelation therapy is the administration of chelating agents to remove heavy metals from the body. It is used as a treatment for acute mercury, iron (including in cases of thalassemia), arsenic, lead, uranium, plutonium and other forms of toxic metal poisoning. The chelating agent may be administered intravenously, intramuscularly, or orally, depending on the agent and the type of poisoning. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- The term "chelation" comes from the Greek word "chele," which means claw, referring to the way the chemical grabs onto these metals.1
- Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) is the most common chelating agent.1
- It can also be used to treat heart disease, cancer, gangrene, thyroid disorders, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, psoriasis, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 American Cancer Society (ACS): Chelation Therapy
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- Contributor: Aimee Abellaneda
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Aimee Abellaneda
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Chalation Therapy, Chellation therapy, Chelation treatment, Chelation
- Last update: Mar. 31, 2009
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