Chelation/Other IV Therapies:


What is Chelation?

Chelation (pronounced key-LAY-shun) is the use of a chemical substance to bind molecules, such as metals or minerals, and hold them tightly so they can be removed from the body. Chelation has been scientifically proven to remove excess or toxic metals before they can cause damage to the body. Dimercaprol chelation was first used in World War I to antidote arsenic-based poison gas. EDTA chelation was first used by the Navy in World War II to treat lead poisoning resulting from repainting of the hulls of ships.

The most common form of chelation therapy uses a man-made amino acid called EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid). EDTA removes heavy metals and minerals from the blood, such as lead, iron, copper, and calcium, and is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat lead poisoning and poisoning from other heavy metals. DMPS (IV) and DMSA (oral) are mainly used to remove mercury, arsenic, and antimony.

Although it is not approved by the FDA to treat arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) or atherosclerosis (plaque formation on the arteries), EDTA chelation is used to improve circulation and treat these disorders by removing calcium deposits and plaques from the arteries.

Conditions Treated


  • Circulatory Disorders, such as Coronary Artery Disease, Angina, Gangrene
  • Lead, Mercury, or other Heavy Metal Poisoning
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Erectile Gland


A Typical Chelation Treatment

Before beginning treatment, tests are conducted on blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, kidney function, and heavy metal load to ensure safety and to determine which chelator is indicated. During the chelation treatment, a needle is inserted into the patient's vein, which is connected to an intravenous (IV) drip containing EDTA or DMPS.

A typical session is about 3 hours long, and they are scheduled 1 to 2 times a week depending on the severity of the condition being treated and the overall health of the patient. Twenty to 30 sessions are usually necessary.

Other IV Treatments

Sometimes it is necessary to bypass the digestive system to give large amounts of nutrients – either because of the high level of nutrients infused (e.g. very large amounts of Vitamin C, far surpassing the amount the gut can absorb within a period of time) or the gut’s inability to absorb the nutrients (e.g. malabsorption syndrome). Vitamin C IV's (25 grams of Vitamin C plus other nutrients) and Meyer’s Cocktails (5 grams of Vitamin C and other nutrients) help to strengthen the body's immune system and provide natural energy. These IV’s are beneficial for our Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Cancer patients. Additionally, these treatments are used to lessen the effect and duration of colds and flus, and also used on a regular basis for chronic viral illnesses, like Hepatitis C, Epstein Barr, etc.