Chelation (from Greek, chelè, meaning claw) is the process of reversible binding of a ligand, the chelator or chelating agent, to a metal ion, forming a metal complex, the chelate. The ligand does not have to be organic. In contrast to the simple monodentate ligands like H2O or NH3, which are easily broken apart by other chemical processes, the polydentate chelators form multiple bonds with the metal ion, resulting in more stable complexes.
A process that wraps or binds the minerals in amino acids. A chemical complexing (forming or joining together) of metallic cations (such as copper) with certain organic compounds, such as EDTA (ethylene diamine tetracetic acid). Chelation is used to prevent the precipitation of metals.
It is the process by which both naturally occurring and artificial agents can be used as sequestering agents, thereby making radionuclides and other chemicals in a particular media available for transfer to another environment. Artificial chelating agents such as EDTA have a wide variety of industrial uses, and are often used to remove radioactive contamination as well as many other heavy metals.
Treatment of heart and other circulatory conditions through EDTA, Vitamins and Minerals, which carry out from the body, heavy metals like lead, and arsenic, as well as other foreign substances. It is a clinically proven therapy for metal poisoning.
A reaction between a metallic ion and an organic compound that removes the metallic ion from solution. Chelation is a natural reaction in most soils and is enhanced by organic matter, especially humus. Chelation is similar to cation exchange, except that it usually is more stable in holding ions. Most of the trace cation nutrients are held in soil by chelation (copper, iron, manganese).
Chelation Therapy is the intravenous administration of the amino acid EDTA and is a safe and effective method for drawing toxins and metabolic wastes from the bloodstream. EDTA latches onto and helps remove excesses of heavy metals from the body. Chelation has been proven to increase blood flow, remove arterial plaque and is effective in reversing arteriosclerosis, preventing heart attacks and strokes, and provides an alternative to bypass surgery and angioplasty.