Chelation (pronounced key-lay-shun) is a chemical reaction that results in a bond between a metal ion and an organic molecule, EDTA (Ethylene-Diamine-Tetra-Acetic-Acid), the chelating agent. The resulting complex, a metal bound to an organic molecule, is called a “chelate” will contain the metal ion firmly bound and able to be eliminated through the kidneys along with the organic molecule. When heavy metals accumulate they become very toxic and become implicated in many chronic diseases. Chelation is used to remove these toxic substances from the body and improve the outcome of the associated conditions.
Favorable effects of chelation with EDTA:
- Chelation removes the calcium involved in cholesterol plaques, improving the flexibility of the affected blood vessels.
- EDTA stimulates the enlargement of small vessels, improving the collateral circulation around a blood vessel blockage; thus being very effective in coronary artery disease and cerebral vascular disease.
- Chelation acts as a powerful antioxidant removing free radicals and reducing the tissue damage and restores age related loss of skin tone.
- EDTA removes metal ions, such as copper and iron that accumulate with age.
- Chelation removes lead, cadmium, aluminum, mercury and other metals, which can affect the normal enzymatic processes, restoring proper metabolic functions.
- EDTA enhances the integrity of cellular membranes.
- Chelation re-establishes the balance of prostaglandins, hormones responsible for controlling the balance between contraction and relaxation of arterial blood vessels.
- EDTA reduces the tendency of platelets to aggregate prematurely and form blood clots (thrombosis) as seen in heart attacks and strokes.
Who can benefit from chelation?
- People diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis.
- Those suffering from neurological diseases, in particular Parkinson’s disease.
- People with known exposure to heavy metals.
- People with chronic fatigue, intellectual impairment, recurrent dizziness and age related tissue damage.
- Persons with autoimmune disorders, degenerative diseases, diabetes and obesity.