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Chelation Therapy - Oral Chelation - IV Chelation - EDTA Chelation

Chelation involves the oral or intravenous administration of substances that remove calcium and other metals from the body. It is most commonly used for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and controversially, for autism.
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What is chelation? How does it work? What is a typical therapy like?
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