EDTA removes more metals than mercury... it's especially used for lead poisoning. It's affinity for mercury is rather low. My doctor used EDTA with me to help lessen my body burden of other metals prior to giving me DMPS injections for the mercury on a weekly basis. If the EDTA is bringing up other metals, you probably should contend with those first because introducing lots of mercury into your bloodstream at the same time can create a lot of stress because of the toxicity created when mercury combines with other metals.

Certain types of cookware, OTC medications and prescription drugs all contain aluminum. Stainless steel and even certain vitamins contain nickel, there may be nickel or aluminum in some of your dental work.