IV Chelation

We offer heavy metal testing through our office.

The concept behind chelation is that a chelating agent will grab onto a substance (in the case of IV chelation it’s a heavy metal) and surround it so that both the chelating agent and the substance is excreted from the body.  Because of the chelating agent, the heavy metal (which can be very toxic) is protected from reacting with other tissues in the body.  

Most of us have had some exposure to multiple toxins from the food we eat, water we drink, and air we breathe.  Some of those toxins that can cause multiple problems are heavy metals including lead, mercury, cadmium, uranium and others.  We can receive exposure to these from gasoline, paints, various chemical compounds, and even dental work or eating seafood.  According to the CDC there is no safe limit for exposure to some of these heavy metals, so even small amounts can cause significant damage.  

Lead, for instance, can lead to developmental delay, decreased IQ, hypertension, and even heart attacks.  Mercury is even more toxic.  Different heavy metals tend to congregate and are stored in different parts of the body.  Lead, for instance, tends to be stored in the bones for many years.  As people get older and begin to get osteoporosis some of the lead can leach out.  One theory is that this is one of the major causes of hypertension and heart disease in the country.  

With IV Chelation, we use EDTA, a substance that can grab on to several of the heavy metals and allow them to be excreted from the body.  It takes multiple treatments (at least 20 and typically around 40) to receive significant benefits and treatments are typically 1-2 times per week.   On the days you are not receiving chelation, it is recommended to take additional mineral supplementation since the EDTA can occasionally get rid of some of the essential minerals as well as the harmful ones.  

IV Chelation therapy has also been shown to reduce the risk of a second heart attack by up to 40% and has likewise been shown to decrease the risk of heart disease in diabetics. It is believed that it may also reduce the risk of  coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and plaque within the arteries.  After treatment, people generally feel much better and they can have increased ability to exercise.  

In the case of heavy metals, “better out than in” is the best policy.