Chelation Information | Chelorex
October 28th, 2008 Posted in Health N BeautyQ: Why should I be concerned with toxic metal in my body?
A: There are at least 5,000 pages of US government funded toxicological reports found at the *ATSDR web site that document the presence of toxic metals in the environment. During my 35 plus years in medical practice I have seen persons with many health levels experience renewed health and energy by cleansing the body of toxic metals (via Chelation) and reducing their external exposure ( i.e. contaminated water, food, personal care products, toxic homes etc.) and internal exposure (i.e. amalgam fillings).
Q: Do I have Toxic Metals in me?
A: Over 90% of persons tested by hair analysis have at least one toxic metal near or at the limit the normal reference range, particularly metal workers, welder, mechanics, painters, printers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, electronic technicians, jewelers and people who handle firearms, or solder. Heavy Metals are in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, the products we use and the objects we touch. Exposure is all but impossible to avoid. Heavy Metals build up within the body over a period of time and negatively impact our health and quality of life. A good place to start to see what your systemic load or total body burden of 16 heavy metals is to get a quality hair analysis.
Q: What is Oral Chelation?
A: Oral Chelation of toxic metals is a procedure that introduces a substance (natural or synthetic) into the body which bonds to toxic metals in blood and various tissues. The body then excretes the bound toxic metals through the kidney, GI tract, sweat glands and hair.
Q: What is the difference in Chelation methods available?
A: One of the most common forms of chelation is oral. Oral chelation involves taking a chelating agent by mouth in the form of pills or liquid. These can be taken at home, work or while on vacation. (usually 6 to 12 week time period). Cost ranges from $270 to $2,000 depending on the agent. Some like EDTA (orally) chelate a narrow spectrum of heavy metals at best and not effectively at all. Then there is (IV) intravenous chelation which utilizes synthetic chelator that require a visit (up to 30 or more) each time to a physicians office at a cost of $1000-$3000 not to mention the health risks and possible side effects of synthetic chelators. So the downsides of IV chelation are: known possible serious side effects, exorbitant cost and inconvenience.
Q: What is the best Chelating agent?
A: In addition to the ability to bind and remove toxic metals, an ideal chelator can do so without producing adverse effects. Some chelators have an increased risk of adverse reactions for four reasons. 1) Synthetic chelators must be detoxified. A high portion of people have inefficient glutathione dependent detoxification mechanisms and are already chemically sensitive, leading to severe side effects. 2) Synthetic chelators cause excessive toxic metal release in persons whose antioxidant defenses are depleted due to chronic metal poisoning resulting in immune suppression and free radical damage to the body. 3) EDTA has been shown to form a toxic complex with mercury which can damage the brain. 4) Chelators can cause significant essential trace metal depletion.
Q: Why do you prefer natural chelators?
A: Synthetic chelating agents have a higher incidence of adverse reactions because they release toxic metals in persons whose anti-oxidant defenses are sub optimal. Following a course of chelation, levels of toxic metals, especially lead, tend to rebound after an initial decrease because of ongoing release of lead from bone or recurrent environmental exposure. Clearly, what was needed was an effective chelating agent for all toxic metals, based on natural ingredients that penetrates the blood brain barrier and can be taken safely for an extended period of time at a reasonable cost with minimal or no side effects. Using a biochemistry and clinical experience, a combination of individual natural ingredients that performed well on individuals without adverse side effects. Listed here are the individual ingredients and some of their functions. Using the most cost effective natural chelators available, we performed clinical testing which thus far has exceeded expectations with removal rates on 16 toxic metals in the normal reference range as high as 98% for a (90 dose 45 day) regime.
Q: Should I be on a chelating agent before I remove my amalgam fillings?
A: Synthetic chelators are contraindicated in this situation. However our formulation can be safely taken in order to protect against transient surges of mercury which can occur during amalgam replacement. CHELOREX® not only binds the mercury, but protects tissues from free radicals by raising glutathione levels, providing antioxidants, and supplying protective trace minerals (Zn, Mg, and Se).
Q: Why do you recommend hair analysis?
A: Hair Analysis is the best indicator of exposure and total body burden for toxic metals. It is used by government, private industry, law enforcement, and by natural health practitioners. It provides a vast amount of information regarding toxic and trace minerals which relate to health and nutrition, at a tiny fraction of the cost of other methods such as blood and urine testing which only reflect recent toxic metal exposure. It is the only practical method of assessing for multiple toxic metal exposures, which is extremely common. It also should be used to monitor the progress of chelation therapy. Residual levels of lead and other toxic metals may indicate the need for additional chelation with CHELOREX®. This is crucial, especially where there is continuing occupational or environmental exposure.
Ref #1) See Duhr, et al. HgEDTA complex inhibits GTP interactions with the E site of brain beta-tubulin. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 122(2): 273-280 (1993).
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