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Oral Chelation (pronounced “key lay shun”) is simply the process
by which metals, minerals and toxins are removed from the body
through the use of certain agents (chelating agents) that bond
with those elements – literally forming a circle around them –
and flushing them out through the body’s natural waste material.
One of the toxins which the chelating agents identify for
removal is arterial plaque. By removing this, you can avoid
build-up of plaque within the arteries and promote greater heart
health.
EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid) is one of the most
effective chelating agents in use today. The synthetic amino
acids which make up EDTA provide the foundation on which protein
is built and was first utilized in the U.S. in 1948. Designed as
a treatment for those who were working in a battery factory as a
treatment for lead poisoning – which was approved by the FDA –
the Navy soon followed in its use of this chelating agent for
sailors who absorbed lead while applying paint to ships and
other government property.
In 1952, oral chelation was being used by doctors for those
patients who were suffering from hardening of the arteries as a
result of arterial plaque build-up. Those for whom oral
chelation was prescribed exhibited a reduction in both of the
areas.
Had it not been for using EDTA to treat lead poisoning at that
time, physicians wouldn’t have had the opportunity to note this
effect on their patients, and the impact that it had on these
illnesses might never have been discovered.
While most people may think that the exposure to lead
contaminants has been all but eliminated today, it has actually
increased over the years and continues to be an ever-present
threat in items such as tap water, residues in processed foods,
cosmetics, mouthwash, toothpaste, shampoo, soap and a wide
variety of hair care products.
In addition to marketable products, certain professions also
provide exposure to lead contaminants. Among these are potters,
battery makers, lab workers, welders, engravers, medical
professionals and hairdressers, to name a few.
With so much emphasis being placed on good heart health today,
oral chelation has become a real necessity for regular health
maintenance. Even if you’re not among those who are in one of
the high-risk professions, you’re still exposed to harmful
contaminants on a regular basis and should consider this as an
agent for reducing arterial plaque.
Since lead and other toxic threats can be the catalyst for
physical and mental illnesses, EDTA should be integrated into
your health program in order to rid the body of those agents
which are already present, as well as to avoid any build-up in
the future.
EDTA can be purchased online and in a variety of health stores
or alternative medicine sections of some supermarkets and
specialty shops. Those with a history of heart ailments,
diabetes and other significant illnesses in their history should
consult with their physician before attempting to use EDTA.
Though everyone can benefit from the removal of toxins from
their body, your physician will be able to tell you whether or
not it will interrupt the effectiveness of any medications that
you may currently be taking.
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