Is chelation therapy a safe and effective way to lower my cholesterol?
Chelation therapy has not been well studied as a treatment for high cholesterol. This treatment involves injecting a substance called EDTA into the veins, where it binds to (chelates) and removes substances from the bloodstream. There has been some research into using it for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), a common complication of high cholesterol and an early sign of heart disease. These studies did not show promising results. As well, chelation therapy may cause kidney damage, seizures, bone marrow damage, heart rhythm problems, allergic reactions, and dangerously low blood pressure.
