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Oral chelation while taking medications

Are there any benefits taking oral chelation?
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976897 tn?1379167602
good benefits if you have heavy metal poisoning, but apart from that, no.
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63984 tn?1385437939
Chelation is effective at removing heavy metals from the system, but have a negative effect  when used as a heart treatment.  I had two relatives feel it was a 'natural' approach to heart health, and both died soon after starting treatment.  I'd proceed with great caution,
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probably not and it could diminish effectiveness of medication...read this from wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelation_therapy
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