Chelation

Heavy metal toxicity may occur from acute or chronic environmental exposure and often remains undiagnosed as many symptoms mimic those of many other health conditions. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, copper, iron and aluminum impact hundreds of biological pathways in the body impairing optimal health. Common sources include dental fillings, paints, foods, chemicals, body products, children's toys, fabrics, industial chemicals, household agents, makeups, foods and many, many more. Free radical activity and the impairment of the bodies metabolic functions may be prevented by riding the body of it's toxic heavy metal load.

Symptoms of heavy metal toxicity may include: neurological disorders, cognitive disorders, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, depression, mental health disorders, fatigue, FM, CFS and many other diseases.

Heavy Metal Testing

Prior to testing your Doctor will request blood work to assess your health. You will then be asked to complete a kidney function test to ensure chelation safety. To test for heavy metal levels, you will then complete either or both a pre or post provocation urine test to assess for both acute exposure and chronic body burden to establish heavy metal levels in the body and to better select the correct course of chelation therapy per heavy metal elevated. 

Heavy Metal Chelation

Chelation involves administering a chemical to the body that is able to bind those metal ions and remove them from the blood through the kidneys into the urine. Chelating agents may be administered orally, rectally or intravenously.