> Conditions / Ailments > Supplement Index Chelation Agents and Chelation Therapy Information Oral Chelation and Intravenous Chelation Oral Chelation Agents Available Oral Chelation Supplements Back to Top ___________________________________________ Chelation Agents and Chelation Therapy Information Chelation (key-LAY-shun) therapy is a safe and non surgical method of treatment for the removal of excess body toxins. Chelation is the process by which the chelating agent bonds with the unwanted toxins. Chealtors draw out excess toxins including plaque, thereby restoring circulation to blocked veins and arteries, and the removal of toxic metals such as cadmium, lead or mercury. Chelation is the process by which the chelating agent bonds with the unwanted toxins. Toxins which enter the body through food, water and other means can be eliminated via the kidneys, helping to restore circulation to the bodys tissues. As certain toxic minerals accumulate in the body they can interact, interfere, or inhibit the actions of other important minerals. For example, lead has been shown to interfere with the actions of calcium, iron, and potassium. The Chelation process removes these toxic minerals allowing the essential minerals and nutrients to do their job. Chelation Therapy is used in the treatment of atherosclerosis, various circulatory disorders, and gangrene - which is the result of poor circulation. Atherosclerosis is the formation of cholesterol and fat deposits on the walls of arteries in the form of hard plaque. Calcium has been found to be the glue which binds the atherosclerotic plaque together. Chelating agents bind with this calcium and carry it out of the body, thus breaking up the plaque deposits, unclogging the arteries, improving the blood flow. Back to Top ___________________________________________ Oral Chelation and Intravenous Chelation Intravenous Chelation Therapy - may be done with intravenous solutions that must be administered by or under the supervision of a physician. It is used in extreme cases to remove hardened calcified plaque from the artery walls, thus improving circulation. This therapy is also used to remove heavy metals. Serious cases require multiple injections of the chelating agent. Oral Chelation Therapy - are available in over the counter supplements and formulas and may be taken orally at home. Oral chelating agents offer a safe alternative for persons who are at risk of circulatory disorders or of problems caused by the accumulation of toxic metals. Conditions that may be improved by Chelation therapy include multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons Disease, Alzheimers Disease, and arthritis. Many severely disabled and high risk individuals have reported dramatic improvement in arterial circulation after Chelation treatment. Back to Top ___________________________________________ Oral Chelation Agents The following agents may be used individually, in combination, or as formulated supplements to help prevent illnesses and in many cases alleviate the symptoms of existing conditions. Alfalfa and Fiber, - Helps detoxify the liver and raises the body PH levels. Chelates toxins from the body. Rutin and Apple Pectin - Bind and Removes unwanted toxins through the intestinal tract. Selenium - A powerful free radical scavenger. Calcium and Magnesium CHELATE with Potassium - replaces calcium lost by Chelation. Garlic - A good Chelation agent and detoxifier. Coenzyme Q10 - improves circulation and lowers blood pressure. Sea kelp, and Zinc CHELATE. L-Cysteine & L-Methionine - Two of the most important natural dietary chelators. Cysteine is effective for Nickel Chelation. L-Lysine plus Glutathione - detoxifies harmful toxins and metals and free radical scavenger (Caution - do not Lysine take longer than six months) EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) - is the most common intravenous chelating agent and is used orally - A 1989 study, published in the Journal of Advancement in Medicine, used EDTA to treat 3,000 people with coronary artery disease and other vascular problems. nearly 90% experienced a significant improvement. EDTA attracts lead, strontium, calcium, and many other metals. EDTA therapy, oral and intravenous, should be accompanies with oral supplementation of zinc, chromium, and B-Complex and a general multivitamin and multimineral complex. Back to Top ___________________________________________ Available Oral Chelation Supplements Listed Below