Chelation and Autism Ranking:

History

Chelation, using synthetic chelating agents, has been practiced for over a century. Chelation was initially used by the military for treating acute exposure to heavy metals and other toxic substances. It has since been developed for use in other medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.

At the end of the 20th century various researchers suggested that chelating agents could be used to remove heavy metals, especially mercury, from autistic people.

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16 Jun 2022

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