Chelation IV

If you have heard of heavy metal toxicity, nonsurgical approaches to heart disease, and boosting your well-being you have probably heard of Chelation IV. There are a few types of chelation agents the most common being EDTA (ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid) and DMPS (2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanesulfonic acid). Toxic metals are ubiquitous in our environment, and thus in ourselves, at higher than historical levels. Exposures include the activities and legacies of mining and toxic wastes, lead in paint and gasoline, ongoing emissions from industrial and electricity-generating (particularly coal-burning) activities, chemicals in everyday products, and novel technologies such as nanomaterials containing toxic elements like cadmium. Its no wonder we are interested in measuring your toxic exposure and removing heavy metals from our body.

How Does the Chelation IV Work?

Chelation therapy involves injecting a type of medication called a chelator or chelating agent. The type of chelation agent you require depends on the test results and what metals are too elevated in your system. Chelators work by binding to metals in the bloodstream. Once they’re injected into the bloodstream, they circulate through the blood, binding to heavy metals. In this way, chelators collect all the heavy metals into a compound that’s filtered through the kidneys and released in urine.

The main advantage is removing toxic heavy metals from the body, but the benefits don’t end there. Administration of chelating agents can also help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart attack, combat inflammation, and reduce fatigue.

Chelation therapy may also be useful in treating and preventing serious health conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and some forms of cancer.

Removes Heavy Metals from the Body

As discussed, chelation therapy can be an effective solution for removing various heavy metals from the body. This includes lead, iron, arsenic, mercury, copper, and nickel. These substances can enter the bloodstream when someone drinks contaminated water, breathes polluted air, or ingests small amounts of lead paint. As a result, they may suffer from heavy metal poisoning.

Lowers Blood Pressure

In addition to heavy metals, chelating agents have also been shown to dislodge plaque from the arteries. As a result, the medical treatment might help lower blood pressure.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a serious concern for many adults, putting them at a higher risk for various health conditions, such as peripheral arterial disease, cardiovascular disease, heart disease, coronary artery disease, kidney disease, and vascular dementia.

Reduces Risk of Heart Attack

With a lowered risk of heart disease, chelation may, in turn, reduce an individual’s risk of a heart attack. EDTA chelation therapy is believed to bind to the calcium in artery plaque, ultimately clearing it from blood vessels.

Combats Inflammation

There is also evidence to suggest that EDTA and other chelating agents reduce inflammation (pain and swelling) in the body. The chemical compounds act as antioxidants, which may address potentially damaging free radicals and oxidative stress from inflammatory oxygen ions.

Reduces Fatigue

Some believe that when the body harbors heavy metals and other toxins, individuals are likely to feel physically and mentally fatigued. When these harmful substances are removed, you might experience increased energy or sharper mental ability.

Alzheimer’s Treatment

While there is currently no known treatment for stopping or reversing Alzheimer’s disease, some researchers have hope for chelation therapy. The condition is associated with abnormal levels of a protein called beta-amyloid. Chelating drugs have been shown to reduce the protein, potentially slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s.

Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Chelating agents are sometimes used to prevent and treat certain types of cancer. For example, the benefits of chelation therapy for prostate cancer and the benefits of chelation therapy for breast cancer are very positive. This is because tumors need iron, copper, zinc, and other metal ions to grow. Chelators work to block the metabolic pathways of cancerous cells by controlling proteins affected by these metals.

Chelation can also inhibit DNA-synthesizing proteins and prevent free radical damage caused by iron and copper. Further, the therapeutic approach may help immunocompromised cancer patients by hindering microbial growth.

Other Benefits of Chelation Therapy

EDTA infusion and chelating drugs may also help alleviate diabetic ulcers and intermittent claudication, in addition to potentially preventing conditions such as peripheral vascular disease and peripheral neuropathy. Some believe chelation can support a healthy wound-healing process as well.