Post by ascnat on Nov 13, 2019 2:55:07 GMT -8
Chelation Therapy is a form of treatment in which ions bind to heavy metals and minerals within the body. Once bound, the detrimental material is removed through the urinary tract. The removal of these toxic elements has been used for decades to minimize the effect of lead and heavy metal poisoning. However, recently there has been anecdotal evidence showing chelation therapy being beneficial for neurological and cardiovascular health as well. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health evaluated a study looking at the impact of taking high-dose vitamins and minerals in addition to chelation therapy. They found that chelation plus high-dose vitamins and minerals produced the greatest reduction in risk of cardiovascular events versus placebo.
What are some Types of Chelation Therapy?
Calcium disodium EDTA is an intravenous medication primarily used to treat lead poisoning. This includes short term and long term lead poisoning. This infusion usually takes two to three hours to complete.
2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanesulfonic acid (DMPS) is a medication that is useful for the treatment of multiple metal exposure. It is also the treatment of choice for antimony, arsenic and mercury and has the strongest Cu binding ability of the chelators tested. It is usually given via intravenous IV push and can take 20-30 minutes to complete the treatment.
Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) is an oral medication used to treat lead poisoning as well. However, it has a higher binding affinity for mercury and arsenic than EDTA.Chelation Therapy Uses?
As previously mentioned, chelation therapy is FDA approved for the treatment of lead and other heavy metal poisonings. In addition to heavy metal detoxification, chelation therapy may be useful in improving blocked arteries, enhancing circulation, and decreasing the risk of coronary heart disease. Research is being conducted to evaluate its efficacy in treating neurological conditions.
What are the Side Effects and Precautions?
The most common side effect of chelation therapy is a burning sensation at the site of injection. Other rare side effects include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, seizures, hypocalcemia, drop in blood pressure.
People on dialysis or have impaired kidney function should not undergo chelation.
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What are some Types of Chelation Therapy?
Calcium disodium EDTA is an intravenous medication primarily used to treat lead poisoning. This includes short term and long term lead poisoning. This infusion usually takes two to three hours to complete.
2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanesulfonic acid (DMPS) is a medication that is useful for the treatment of multiple metal exposure. It is also the treatment of choice for antimony, arsenic and mercury and has the strongest Cu binding ability of the chelators tested. It is usually given via intravenous IV push and can take 20-30 minutes to complete the treatment.
Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) is an oral medication used to treat lead poisoning as well. However, it has a higher binding affinity for mercury and arsenic than EDTA.Chelation Therapy Uses?
As previously mentioned, chelation therapy is FDA approved for the treatment of lead and other heavy metal poisonings. In addition to heavy metal detoxification, chelation therapy may be useful in improving blocked arteries, enhancing circulation, and decreasing the risk of coronary heart disease. Research is being conducted to evaluate its efficacy in treating neurological conditions.
What are the Side Effects and Precautions?
The most common side effect of chelation therapy is a burning sensation at the site of injection. Other rare side effects include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, seizures, hypocalcemia, drop in blood pressure.
People on dialysis or have impaired kidney function should not undergo chelation.
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