EDTA is an acronym for magnesium disodium ethylene diamine tetracetic acid. It's FDA approved use is for acute or chronic lead poisoning. However, since it's beginnings in clinical use, there have been claims as to it's benefit in treating everything from arthritis to cancer. Most patients are interested in chelation for its effects on the cardiovascular system, but the antioxidant effects of CT benefit every system.
Many patients also feel a dramatic improvement in energy.
The treatment course consists of approximately 30-50, two to three hour IV treatments, depending on the severity of the complaint. Treatments can be administered once, twice or three times a week, again depending on the severity of complaint. The IV basically consists of EDTA, ascorbic acid, magnesium, and B vitamins. The IV therapy is also supplemented with oral antioxidants and minerals. This treatment combined with lifestyle changes has been effective for many patients in reducing their blood pressure, cholesterol, and improving cardiovascular symptoms.