Chelation Therapy

What is Chelation?

Chelation Therapy pulls the toxins out of the body.  Derived from the greek word ‘chele’ which refers to the claws of a crab or lobster. Chelation therapy involves taking a chelating agent orally for the purposes of eliminating from the body undesirable substances such as heavy metals, chemical toxins and mineral deposits. 

Heavy Metal toxicity which includes the following:

  • Mercury amalgam dental fillings (must be removed prior to chelation therapy)

  • Exposure to lead paint

  • Tap water

  • Chemical residues in processed foods

  • Personal products (Cosmetics, Shampoo, Mouthwash, Toothpaste, Soap)

  • Occupations that involve daily heavy metal exposure.  Over 50 professions entail mercury exposure. (Physicians and dental workers, pharmaceutical workers, laboratory workers, hairdressers and cosmetic workers, painters and potters, printers, visual artists, photographers, welders, gravers, metal workers and battery makers, etc.) 

Heavy metals are the number two type of oxidative damage aside from radioactive materials 


Diseases and Conditions linked to Heavy Metal Toxicity: 

  • Autoimmune disease 

  • Pre-mature aging

  • Can cause suppression and/or deregulation of the immune system, leading to a ten fold increase in cancer mortality (Blumer, W. and Cranton, E.)

  • Linked to increased free-radical activity and oxidation processes

  • Suspected to contribute to learning disorders and neuro-degenerative diseases

  • Alzheimer’s – chelation helps to remove aluminum from the brain, also improves blood flow.  Works best in early stage Alzheimer patients

High-Dose Vitamin C IV Acts as a Mild Chelator

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), when given intravenously in high doses (typically 10–50 grams), reaches blood concentrations far higher than oral intake allows. In this state, Vitamin C:

  • Acts as a powerful antioxidant, neutralizing oxidative stress caused by toxic metals.

  • May bind loosely to metal ions like lead and mercury, facilitating their movement out of tissues and into excretory pathways.

  • Supports liver detoxification by replenishing glutathione and enhancing phase I and phase II enzyme activity.

➡️ While it doesn’t act as a direct chelator like EDTA, Vitamin C may mobilize and assist in the excretion of heavy metals as part of a broader detox strategy.

🛡️ How Glutathione IV Supports Detox and Gentle Chelation

Glutathione is your body’s master antioxidant and a critical player in cellular detoxification. Delivered intravenously, glutathione bypasses the gut and reaches therapeutic blood levels, where it:

  • Conjugates to heavy metals (especially mercury and arsenic), helping escort them safely out of cells and into bile or urine.

  • Supports the liver’s phase II detox pathways, particularly glutathione-S-transferase (GST) enzyme activity.

  • Protects tissues from oxidative damage caused by mobilized metals and environmental toxins.

  • Recycles other antioxidants like Vitamin C and Vitamin E, enhancing overall redox balance.

➡️ Glutathione plays an essential role in endogenous detoxification and helps prevent metal redistribution during detox.

⚖️ A Balanced, Gentle Approach

High-dose Vitamin C and Glutathione IVs are often used in protocols for:

  • Environmental toxin exposure

  • Post-amalgam dental removal

  • Chronic fatigue and brain fog

  • Mold or chemical sensitivity

  • General detox support