http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/02/06/chelation-therapy.aspxAn alternative therapy called chelation that is touted as a treatment for heart disease is claimed seem to not provide any benefits. During the 27-week study, patients on chelation therapy did not seem to experience any greater improvement on exerciseenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/02/06/chelation-therapy.aspx#215358Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:00:42 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:215358StephenX<p>I had an &quot;abnormal&quot; stress test. &nbsp;The doctors wanted to rush me into the operating room for a heart catherization and stent, possibly leading to a bypass. &nbsp;Scared me to death (not literally). &nbsp;The answers to my my questions were vague and elusive. &nbsp;I researched chelation and decided to try Angioprim to remove plaque from my system. &nbsp;I am 62, very fit, a whole foods ovo-lacto vegetarian. &nbsp;My total cholestorol is 162, BP 130/80. &nbsp;I am a walker in the woods. &nbsp;MY BMI is 22. &nbsp;I need feedback on the efficiency of chelation therapy. &nbsp;The doctors have me very stressed out with their &quot;you&#39;re gonna die any second now&quot;</p> <img src="http://articles.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=215358" width="1" height="1">http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/02/06/chelation-therapy.aspx#38574Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:16:42 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:38574bald doc<p>Oral chelation does remove heavy metals. &nbsp;Only 4-8% of EDTA, the major chelator used for heavy metals and angina, is absorbed when taken orally. &nbsp;It is not as potent, but is effective. &nbsp;Intravenous EDTA is much more effective for removing toxic heavy metals. &nbsp;It is presumed to be more effective for angina than oral chelation as well. &nbsp;Some companies sell liquid edta for oral use, but there is no evidence that more of this is absorbed than that in pill form. &nbsp;The short answer is, yes, it works. &nbsp;The long answer is, yes it works, but... &nbsp;It depends on what the use is for. &nbsp;The biggest question is, how much money do you want to spend? &nbsp;Oral chelation is much less expensive. &nbsp;IV therapy generally costs $100 - $200 per session, and usually lasts for 30 sessions, with 10 or so follow up sessions per year as needed. &nbsp;Time is also a factor as most treatments take 4 hours or so. &nbsp;Generally, a practioner giving IV chelation will also give IV and oral minerals which add to cost and time commitments. &nbsp;</p> <img src="http://articles.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=38574" width="1" height="1">http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/02/06/chelation-therapy.aspx#38573Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:22:43 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:38573tittles<p>Does Chelation therapy work orally as well as the shots? &nbsp;And how long is the therapy?</p> <p>TT</p> <img src="http://articles.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=38573" width="1" height="1">