Chelation and Autism Ranking:

Suppliers and Availability

Suppliers

Most of the substances used in chelation are widely available within Europe, the US and other countries. For example, some chelating agents, such as alpha lipoic acid, are available without a prescription in chemists and health food stores. However the National Capital Poison Center (2010) reported

“Several unapproved ‘chelators’ are marketed for home use. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned several companies that they are breaking the law by marketing such ‘therapies’. FDA noted that all approved chelating drugs require a prescription.”

Credentials

Some providers of chelation will have professional credentials and qualifications, while others will not.

The UK and the US governments do not strictly regulate herbs and supplements. Because of this there is no guarantee of strength, purity or safety of some chelating agents and their effects may vary.

Updated

16 Jun 2022

Last Review

01 Dec 2016

Next Review

01 Apr 2023