EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) chelation therapy is a type of treatment that involves a chemical substance (EDTA) being administered intravenously in order to remove toxins (such as heavy metals like mercury, cadmium and lead) from the bloodstream. As for the term chelation, "chelate," is extracted from the Greek root "chele," which is the term for "to claw." As with any type of therapy, there are some possible side effects associated with EDTA therapy.
Function
There are several positive effects of having EDTA therapy. Some of these benefits include reversing artherosclerosis, reversing gangrene, eliminating unnecessary metals from within the body, enhancing cerebrovascular arterial occlusion, and promoting vision, memory and concentration.
Uses
There are several different instances in which EDTA chelation therapy is required. Some of these situations include replenishing the memory, cases of heavy metal toxicity, degenerative disorders (like lupus, arthritis and scleroderma) and artherosclerosis (thicken arteries).
Side Effects
There are several negative side effects that are sometimes linked to EDTA chelation therapy. Some of these are hypertension (high blood pressure), shock, major damage to the kidneys (renal tubular necrosis), transient fever, throwing up, nausea, convulsions, exhaustion, headache, allergic reactions, suppression of the bone marrow, and cardiac arrhythmias.
Interactions
EDTA chelation therapy can cause negative drug interactions with insulin, which is a hormone that is used to treat diabetes. EDTA chelation therapy can lower insulin requirements as well as raise the effect that insulin has on individuals.
Warning
EDTA is not beneficial for everybody. For example, women who are either pregnant or nursing should avoid EDTA therapy. Also, people suffering from either hyperthyroidism or serious kidney failure should avoid it, too.
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