What Is Chelation Therapy?
Chelation Therapy (pronounced key-LAY-shun) is an FDA-approved treatment designed to safely and effectively remove toxic heavy metalsfrom the body. This therapy is particularly beneficial for patients diagnosed with cancer, as it helps reduce the free radical damagelinked to cancer development and progression.
How Chelation Therapy Works
Chelation Therapy involves intravenous administration of a chelating agent, most commonly EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid), a synthetic amino acid that binds to harmful substances in the bloodstream.
Key Benefits of Chelation Therapy:
✔ Removes Toxic Heavy Metals – Eliminates lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and other metals that contribute to oxidative stress and cellular damage.
✔ Cleanses Arteries & Enhances Circulation– EDTA effectively removes plaque, cholesterol, and toxinsthat restrict blood flow and oxygen delivery throughout the 75,000 miles of blood vessels in the body.
✔ Reduces Free Radical Damage – Neutralizes excessive free radicals, which many experts believe play a key role in cancer development and progression.
✔ Supports Detoxification & Cellular Health– Enhances the body's ability to eliminate harmful substances, allowing cells to function more optimally.
Is Chelation Therapy Safe?
Yes, Chelation Therapy using EDTA has been FDA-approvedas a safe and effective treatment for heavy metal poisoning for over 70 years. At Utopia Cancer Center, we have safely administered over 80,000 Chelation Therapy treatments without incident, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Safety & Possible Side Effects
While Chelation Therapy is generally well-tolerated, some patients may experience mild, temporary side effects, including:
✔ Mild burning sensation at the infusion site– Easily alleviated by adjusting the infusion rate or applying a warm compress.
✔ Occasional flu-like symptoms – Such as fever, headache, nausea, or vomiting, which typically resolve quickly.
More serious side effects are extremely rare but may include:
Ø Low blood pressure– Can occur if infusion rates are too fast but is easily managed by experienced practitioners.
Ø Temporary calcium depletion– Prevented with proper supplementation.
Ø Kidney stress– Avoided by carefully monitoring kidney function before and during treatment.
At Utopia Cancer Center, our highly trained and experienced practitioners closely monitor each patient and provide personalized supplementation protocolsto enhance safety and effectiveness. Chelation Therapy is a core component of our holistic, integrative cancer treatment program, helping patients detoxify their bodies and optimize their health.
Take the Next Step Toward Healing
Learn how Chelation Therapy can support your health and cancer recovery. Contact Utopia Cancer Center today!
Research Studies
Ferrero ME. Rationale for the Successful Management of EDTA Chelation Therapy in Human Burden by Toxic Metals. Biomed Res Int. 2016;2016:8274504. doi: 10.1155/2016/8274504. Epub 2016 Nov 8. PMID: 27896275; PMCID: PMC5118545.
Heike B. Bradl, Editor, Heavy Metals in the Environment: Origin, Interaction and Remediation, Elsevier/Academic Press, London (2005) 269 pp, November 2005, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 291(1):307-307
He ZL, Yang XE, Stoffella PJ. Trace elements in agroecosystems and impacts on the environment. J Trace Elem Med Biol. 2005;19(2-3):125-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2005.02.010. Epub 2005 Oct 24. PMID: 16325528.
Rapp, Doris J., MD, Our Toxic World: A Wake Up Call: Chemicals Damage Your Body, Brain, Behavior and Sex(Buffalo, NY: Environmental Medical Research Foundation, 2004
Chang LW, Magos L, Suzuki T, editors. Toxicology of Metals. Boca Raton. FL, USA: CRC Press; 1996.
Ravalli F, Vela Parada X, Ujueta F, Pinotti R, Anstrom KJ, Lamas GA, Navas-Acien A. Chelation Therapy in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review. J Am Heart Assoc. 2022 Mar 15;11(6):e024648. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.121.024648. Epub 2022 Mar 1. PMID: 35229619; PMCID: PMC9075296.
Ravalli F, Vela Parada X, Ujueta F, Pinotti R, Anstrom KJ, Lamas GA, Navas-Acien A. Chelation Therapy in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review. J Am Heart Assoc. 2022 Mar 15;11(6):e024648. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.121.024648. Epub 2022 Mar 1. PMID: 35229619; PMCID: PMC9075296.
