Does chelation therapy work for atherosclerosis?

Chelation therapy: No chelation therapy doesnot reverse atherosclerosis, chelation is supposed to bind toxins for elimination through the kidneys. Atherosclerosis is integrated into the arteries in a matrix of calcium, cholesterol, platelets, fibrinogen and other substances. If chelation freed the plaques they would clog the kidneys and shut down normal filtration causing kidney failure, emboli or strokes.

Yes: It has been used successfully for over 30 years to treat angina pectoris and claudication. However it does not remove plaque. It resolves symptoms and helps the body do its own repairs. In addition to chelation one must address diet exercise stress reduction and fix inflammatory problems to get arterial heath.

Removes Heavy Metals: The tact nih study on IV chelation is one of the few large clinical trials that showed some benefit. See links below: 1) http://www.Nhlbi.Nih.Gov/news/press-releases/supplement/questions-and-answers-the-nih-trial-of-edta-chelation-therapy-for-coronary-heart-disease.Html 2) http://www.Forbes.Com/sites/larryhusten/2012/11/04/nih-trial-gives-surprising-boost-to-chelation-therapy/.