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Chelation therapy is an intravenous treatment designed to bind heavy metals in the body in order to treat heavy metal toxicity. Proponents claim it also treats coronary artery disease and other illnesses that may be linked to damage from free radicals (reactive molecules).

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Chetlation therapy is used to remove heavy metals from the blood. It is given in a physician's office in a relaxed setting. A powerful antioxidant is given by IV and may take upto 3 hrs.

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