Long term scientific reserach has shown that as people age they continuously
accumulate toxic metals such as mercury, lead, aluminum, iron, cadmium, and
arsenic. The accrual of these toxins invites an increased risk for heart disease
and other degenerative conditions.
Analysis of the levels of toxic metals in urine after the administration of a
metal detoxification agent is an objective way to evaluate the accumulation of
toxic metals. Acute metal poisoning is rare. More common, however, is a chronic,
low-level exposure to toxic metals that can result in significant retention in
the body that can be associated with a vast array of adverse health effects.
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To evaluate net retention,
will compare the levels of metals in urine before and after the administration
of a pharmaceutical metal detoxification agent such as EDTA, DMSA or DMPS.
Different compounds have different affinities for specific metals, but all
function by sequestering “hidden” metals from deep tissue stores and mobilizing
the metals to the kidneys for excretion in the urine.
EDTA chelation is an effective therapy used by Dr.Riddle by which repeated administrations of a weak synthetic amino acid
(EDTA, ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid) gradually reduce atherosclerotic
plaque and other mineral deposits throughout the cardiovascular system by
literally dissolving them away. Oral EDTA chelation refers to the
ingestion of the EDTA as opposed to intravenously injected EDTA which is called
Due to the fact that EDTA is so effective at removing unwanted metals and other
minerals from the blood, it has been the standard, Health Canada approved
treatment for lead, mercury, aluminum, and cadmium poisoning for several
Toxic Metals can be detected either through the analysis of urine or fecal
For testing information please see: Heavy Metal
Testing and Analysis