The word chelation is derived from the Greek word “chele” that means claw. The concept of chelation is based upon the observation that when a certain amino acid complex called EDTA (ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetic acid) come in contact with certain poditively charged metals and other substances such as lead, iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, zinc,plutonium etc; it grabs them as claw and removes them. Chelation therapy is a process of un desirable ionic material by the infusion or taking orally.
Chelating therapy detoxify body and treats a wide range of diseases.
Chelating therapy is used by allopathic and alternative practitioners and also approved by FDA (www-agingmd.com/chelation.html)