It seems like a simple solution: toxic metals, like arsenic and lead, end up in our bodies through the food we eat, air we breathe, and water we drink. So, why not just remove them? Chelation therapy, a medical treatment designed to clear heavy metals, is lifesaving in cases of true poisoning. But it’s also surrounded by hype and misinformation. Some claim it improves vague symptoms or prevents disease, but research tells a more complex story.
Click on for a closer look at what chelation therapy does, when it’s appropriate, and why not everyone needs it.