SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us News and Articles on EDTA • Is chelation a valid treatment or a medical hoax?  Aug 28, 2009 DEAR READER: It depends on why he is having treatment and involves the administration of a synthetic amino acid known as ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) into the veins ... In addition, EDTA binds calcium, one of the components of atherosclerotic plaque ... This led to speculation almost 50 years ago that EDTA could remove calcium deposits from buildups present in the arteries. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) Obama Birth Flap Reopens Older Controversy  Aug 18, 2009 by hclinton2012 August 17, 2009 12:23 PM EDTA lot of nonsense printed here, what a waste of space. . (CBS News) Problems found in chelation study  Jul 3, 2009 Chelation involves periodic infusions of a drug - in this case, disodium EDTA, a different substance than what is used to treat lead poisoning. Proponents claim that the drug can flush out calcium that has built up in artery walls. (Boston Globe) Government probes chelation-heart disease study  Jul 1, 2009 Chelation (pronounced kee-LAY-shun) involves intravenous doses of a drug, in this case disodium EDTA. Proponents claim it can flush out calcium that has built up in artery walls ... "EDTA isn't totally safe," and carries a risk of kidney failure, bone marrow problems, shock, low blood pressure, convulsions, heart rhythm problems, allergic reactions and breathing troubles, the association's Web site says. (North County Times) Back to Health News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2009 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2009