Chelation therapy is a safe and non-surgical procedure to help rid the body of the unwanted toxins that can harm our health, specifically metal toxins. There are many different chelating agents on the market, which can be purchased over the counter and others, which require a physician to administer them via intravenous. These intravenous chelating agents help to draw the toxins out of the body and activate the kidneys to allow the body to expel the rest naturally. On the other hand the chelating agents, which are taken orally from home can actually help prevent this type of toxin build up by repairing the body’s tissues.

The first form of action chelating agents is to bind to the heavy toxins within your body such as mercury, lead and cadmium. You may be surprised to learn that these dangerous toxins and chemicals enter our bodies on a daily basis through the foods we eat, what we drink and the air we breathe. The more of these toxins, which accumulate within the body the more they can inhibit the function of the minerals we need to function properly. For example, lead has been shown to act as an inhibitor for calcium, iron and potassium, which are all essential for our overall health.

To prevent this type of inhibition within your body it is important to utilize the benefits of Chelation therapy, which will allow your body to function as it should once the toxins have been eliminated. Chelation therapy is also used for conditions of health, which are directly related to circulation problems such as gangrene and atherosclerosis.

You may also want to consider the following, which can be used as oral chelating agents:

• Calcium and Magnesium Chelate with Potassium
  
  
• Coenzyme Q₁₀
  
  
• Coenzyme A
  
  
• Chromium, Garlic, Pectin and Potassium

Each of these oral chelating agents can be used in order to help prevent the onset of debilitating diseases that can alter your life in a negative way. If you are looking for more in the form of natural solutions and remedies within the Chelation therapy family, check out the list below:

• Garlic is a good detoxifier and chelating agent
  
  
• Calcium replaces the calcium that is lost through the Chelation therapy process
  
  
• Apple Pectin can bind with the unwanted toxins and remove them from the body through the intestinal tract

It is important that prior to beginning either intravenous or oral Chelation therapy that you visit a naturopathic professional. These professionals can help you get on the right track and ensure that you are going to see the best results possible.