Chelation also removes calcium?
It does, but not very much calcium relative to total calcium in the body. I personally do not think the calcium removal is the primary benefit, although it probably contributes to the benefit. EDTA chelation doesnt just remove calcium deposits from where they are not supposed to be. Rather, it improves calcium metabolism. Normally calcium is outside the cells. When free radicals damage cell walls, calcium leaks into the cells, deposits like concrete, & hardens up the body. If EDTA removes other metals (such as iron) which are damaging the cell wall, then the cell wall becomes less permeable & calcium doesnt leak in. When the free radicals are removed, the cells internal pump moving calcium from inside to outside (where its supposed to be) becomes much more efficient & the leak is plugged. This is how I believe EDTA or chelation therapy benefits calcium metabolism. Its an indirect mechanism. So EDTA does not so much remove calcium as it re-orders the bodys calcium metabolism? It restore
