Current Use of Chelation in American Health Care

Paul M. Wax

doi:10.1007/s13181-013-0347-2

Current Use of Chelation in American Health Care

Paul M. Wax

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Abstract

The National Center for Health Statistics estimates that more than 100,000 Americans receive chelation each year, although far fewer than 1 % of these cases are managed by medical toxicologists. Unfortunately, fatalities have been reported after inappropriate chelation use. There are currently 11 FDA-approved chelators available by prescription although chelation products may also be obtained through compounding pharmacies and directly over the internet. Promotion of chelation training is prominent on some alternative and complementary medicine websites.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	303-307
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Medical Toxicology
Volume	9
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s13181-013-0347-2
State	Published - Dec 2013

Keywords

Chelation therapy
Chelation training
FDA-approved chelators
Heavy metal poisoning
Inappropriate chelation practices

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Toxicology
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

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