Should I Take Chelation?

Chelation therapy has long been used as a treatment for mercury and lead poisoning, but it isn't a proven treatment for heart disease. It can potentially cause serious side effects when used as a heart disease treatment.

What are the dangers of chelation therapy?

More serious side effects of chelation therapy may include:
  • seizures.
  • drop in blood pressure.
  • respiratory failure.
  • low blood calcium (hypocalcemia)
  • irregular heartbeat.
  • severe allergic reactions.
  • severe hypersensitivity.
  • anemia.

How often should you do chelation?

Chelation therapy usually requires intravenous medication several times a week for months at a time. This often includes hundreds of treatments, which cost between $75 and $125 each.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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