Of the man-made ones it is the aminocarboxylic acids that predominate. In a solution of EDTA (ethylenediaminetetracetate) ion, a common synthetic chelating agent, six co-ordinate bonds are formed to a ...

CHELATION THERAPY HAS been around for decades as a treatment for toxic metal poisoning. But, there have also been claims that the therapy could help several other conditions. Experts aren't so sure.

In March 1999, ACAM presidents L. Terry Chappell and Ted Rozema shilled for chelation at a hearing of the House Committee on Government Reform, chaired by a powerful "health freedom" ally and ...