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Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 17:27:35 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Re: CryoNet #11164

Mike Perry wrote:

"George Smith, #11156, asks for opinion re chelation therapy. As I understand it

(though my knowledge is limited) it is supposed to erode atherosclerotic plaques
in blood vessels by "freeing" the calcium so it can be eliminated from the 
body. But I haven't heard much on how well it works--I'd like to know more
myself."


I understand that this is the hypothesis used to dispute the therapeutic value 
of chelation 

therapy.  What I have read seems to indicate that the chelating agent (EDTL for 
iv, and L-

cysteine for oral) binds to molecules with higher atomic weight in general, 
especially heavy 

metals, and then enables these to exit the body via the kidneys.  Hence the 
common use of iv 
chelation therapy for lead poisoning.


Unless some people have been telling real "whoppers", the improvements in health
with especially 

heart disease are remarkable.  I actually am more concerned to determine if 
there are any 

drawbacks to using the oral approach than anything else at this point.  Any 
suggestions?

-George Smith
A signed up cryonics member

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