Hey guys,

Does anyone know anything about using EDTA for chelation? My doctor prefers to start chelation by doing oral EDTA capsules, in addition to a once a month (or more) EDTA IV push.

From all of the readings I have done on chelation, EDTA is mentioned as a good chelator for most heavy metals, but these readings all point out that it does NOT chelate mercury. But that is exactly what my doctor uses it for. His mentor is Dr. Gary Gordon, who strongly believes that EDTA is the way to go....in his opinion, it's safer and a good chelator (this guy has a website on chelation and his product line).

I did notice that the National Integrated Health Associates (who do a lot of mercury/heavy metal detox work, and have a great reputation) list EDTA as a chelator they use...only I don't know if they use it specifically for mercury or just for other metals.

So I guess I'm just trying to see if you guys have any info on this debate for me. I like my doctor, but I don't know if EDTA is a good choice....most articles on chelation specifically point out that it does not chelate mercury. My doctor does use oral DMSA capsules for stage 2 of detox, and he might be willing to agree to use that instead of EDTA, but I know he's going to strongly recommend the EDTA.

I appreciate any thoughts or info you guys might have for me.

Thanks!

~Tia