Chelation Therapy

A chelating agent is a chemical compound composed of a metal ion and a chelating agent. It is a substance whose molecules can form several bonds to a single metal ion.
Chlorophyll is another porphyrin chelate.
In chlorophyll, the metal at the center of the chelate is a magnesium ion. Chlorophyll, which is responsible for the green color of plant leaves, absorbs the light energy that is converted to chemical energy in the process of photosynthesis.
As an antidote for lead poisoning, calcium disodium EDTA exchanges its chelated calcium for lead, and the resulting lead chelate is rapidly excreted in the urine.
The calcium salt of EDTA, administered intravenously, is also used in the treatment of acute cadmium and iron poisoning.
Dimercaprol (2,3-dimercapto-1-propanol) is an effective chelating agent for heavy metals such as arsenic, mercury, antimony, and gold. These heavy metals form particularly strong bonds to the sulfur atoms in dimercaprol.The chelated metal cannot enter living cells and is rapidly excreted from the body. Since dimercaprol is water insoluble, it is dissolved in an oil base (often peanut oil) and injected intramuscularly
Cilantro (aerial parts) (from 10:1 extract): Mobilizes toxic metals from the central nervous system and other tissuesCilantro is a vegetable in the parsley family shown by Omura and others to be an effective chelator of CNS toxic metals. Its active component is a mercaptan that can penetrate the blood brain barrier
NAC (N-Acetylcysteine): Binds toxic metals, raises glutathione levels and acts as antioxidant.
There are thousands of physicians who recommend and use Chelation therapy for cardiovascular disease and related health problems, following the treatment protocol set by the American College of Advancement in Medicine and the American Board of Chelation Therapy.
Chelation Therapy is administered on an out patient basis. It is painless and each treatment takes approximately two to three hours. For heart disorders physicians recommend twenty to thirty infusions for the optimum results, treatments are given one to three times per week. The frequency and the total number of doses will be given according to the disease, the age, and the condition of the patient. The main chelator EDTA is an amino acid that is absorbed by the body in the lowest quantities and 95 to 98 percent is eliminated in twenty-four hours after its administration and the balance in 48 hours. The kidneys mainly carry out the elimination. It is important to note that EDTA is a safe substance and not a toxic agent. At the end of the chelation treatment, the patient will leave the office and will be able to go on with his/her daily routine. Most patients experience an improvement starting from the fifth to seventh treatment.
Selenium (as sodium selenite): Enhances chemical detoxification, reduces toxicity of metals, necessary for conversion of T4 to T3 for normal thyroid function.Selenium is an important constituent of glutathione peroxidase, which breaks down toxic peroxides and free radicals
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid): Promotes excretion of toxic metals, essential antioxidant, supports thyroid functionVitamin C is known to enhance the excretion of toxic metals in the gut and to protect against free radical damage
Magnesium (as magnesium aspartate): Aids in chelation, replaces lost or chelated magnesium, protects against free radical damage Assists in removing lead and other toxic metals. Reduces free radical damage from radiation and toxic substances.
 
Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Binds intracellular toxic metals, quenches free radicals and raises glutathione levels.Alpha lipoic acid is a sulfur-containing co-factor for many essential biochemical reactions with potent antioxident properties. It is lipid and water soluble and can penetrate the blood brain barrier. This helps to remove toxic metals from the CNS
Chlorella: Traps toxic metals in the GI tract. Acts as an ion exchange resinChlorella is a species of unicellular fresh water algae that has been shown to possess detoxifying properties enabling it to assist or support the human detoxification system.
Vitamin B-12 - It is the only vitamin that contains a metal, a cobalt(II) ion bonded to a porphyrin-like chelating agent.  It is required in our  diet . It is not synthesized by by certain bacteria and molds.  Because vitamin B-12 is not found in higher plants, vegetarians must take care to include in their diets foods or supplements that contain the vitamin. its defficiency causes many symptoms of fatigue to neurological problems.