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Chelation
Chelation is the name for administering a substance to remove heavy metals from the body. It can be an important treatment for lead poisoning or iron overload. It is also touted by some for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, based on the idea that these children may have toxicity from mercury or other heavy metals. However, there is little evidence to support this hypothesis. Chelation agents bind metals nonspecifically and may result in dangerously low levels of calcium, iron, and magnesium, in addition to toxic heavy metals. Thus, chelation requires careful monitoring.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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What is chelation therepy?
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What happens if too much copper is removed through chelation?
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Iron chelation drugs a sham?
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Can iron chelation drugs cause a rash?
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How effective is chelation for removing artery plaque?
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Is it safe to have chelation therapy on a regular basis?
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Iron chelation drugs causing a rash. Are there alternative drugs?
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Hi, is wheatgrass effective in iron chelation? In what dosage? Thank you
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Can you tell me about it's like to try chelation therapy for their autistic child?
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Could you tell me about the positive and negative of chelation therapy for arteriosclerosis?
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Where can I find chelation therapy clinic?
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Can chelation therapy help someone with autism?
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Does chelation therapy work for atherosclerosis?
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How effective can chelation therapy be for cancer?
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Can I use chelation therapy for angent orange problems?
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Is it true that oral chelation therapy works to unclog arteries?
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Is IV chelation therapy effective for intermittent claudication?
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Should one supplement minerals before and/or after a chelation therapy?
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Has anybody seen results of chelation therapy for hardening of the arteries?
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Chelation. Iv oxegenation therapy with poroxide. Is this ever proven to work? My naturalpath wants me to do this and its very expensive. If it works, great! i don't want to waste money though.
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Is chelation therapy effective for heart patients?
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Can tumor in the duodenum be treated by chelation therapy?
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How often can I take mineral supplements for chelation therapy?
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How frequently do I take mineral supplements for chelation therapy?
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Iron chelation drugs I'm taking are causing a rash, is this an allergic reaction?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Why are so many doctors quick to avoid talking about oral chelation and the remobsl of heavy metals? My pharmacist says its beneficial.
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