Chelation Therapy

Science Overcomes Outside Influences

"The Investigators running the trial believe the attacks are politically motivated but are taking the allegations very seriously. They have agreed to suspend recruitment in the trial until the allegations are disproved and are confident that they will be disproved," reported by the Australasian College of Medical Nutrition.

ACAM continue to work with Dr Tony Lamas to answer the unfounded allegations of impropriety. "We believe that the Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP) will find that the allegations are of a political nature. To serve the best interests of participants enrolled in the TACT trial and all patients and their physicians who seek answers about chelation therapy, we call for a swift end to the moratorium and resumption of the trial," said Jeanne Drisko, MD, President of ACAM

Study of Chelation Therapy Should Not Be Abandoned

Beth Clay's article in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons is an exciting look at all of the players and exposes the intrigue behind the delay. "An important clinical trial has been hindered by publication of an agenda-driven 51-page article in MedScape, despite the lack of expert qualifications and known bias of the authors, and the fact that most authors derive income from legal compensation for testifying against medical professionals who use chelation or other alternative or complementary therapies in their practices. Investigation of off-label uses of FDA-approved drugs is essential for progress in medicine."

Read more from Beth Clay, "Study of Chelation Therapy Should Not Be Abandoned"

Beth Clay is senior vice president Capitol Strategy Consultants, Inc. She was formerly senior professional staff, U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Government Reform, 1998-2003.

WHAT DOES EDTA ACTUALLY DO?
When an EDTA solution is injected into the bloodstream, it surrounds calcium ions in the blood and quickly takes them with it through the kidneys into the urine. The body then mobilizes calcium, some of which comes from hardened arteries, joint linings an other stiffened tissues. This process may even stimulate new bone growth for those who have weak bones (osteoporosis). Reports in the literature show that EDTA may reduce clotting, improve cholesterol and lower blood pressure. It must be emphasized that these mechanisms are the way we think that the therapy works. There have not been any large double-blind studies that have proven these mechanisms.

The theory is that as the hardened arteries get softer and more flexible, more blood passes through. Diagnostic tests in our office taken before and after chelation (such as vascular analysis and thermography) have shown that areas of impaired circulation are often improved or even restored to normal function.

L. Terry Chappell, MD - What is Chelation?

Resources:
L. Terry Chappell, MD is the medical director of the Celebration of Health Association in Blufton, Ohio.
Robban A. Sica, MD practices integrative medicine at her clinic Center for the Healing Arts, PC, Orange CT 06611
Warren M. Levin, MD has a Conventional and Alternative medical practice in Vienna, VA 22180