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Can Oral Chelation Therapy Remove Calcium Deposits From The Arteries?
Question: can oral chelation therapy remove calcium from my arteries? I have 85% blockage in my right carotid artery.
Brief Answer:
Not proven to be useful, opinion of your cardiologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I am afraid current scientific evidence does not support the fact that oral chelation is really helpful in coronary heart disease.
Studies have even highlighted that it could be dangerous in some cases.
I would suggest you consult your cardiologist. As a person and scientist, I would NOT support this therapy, at least for now.
Thanks and kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
Not proven to be useful, opinion of your cardiologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I am afraid current scientific evidence does not support the fact that oral chelation is really helpful in coronary heart disease.
Studies have even highlighted that it could be dangerous in some cases.
I would suggest you consult your cardiologist. As a person and scientist, I would NOT support this therapy, at least for now.
Thanks and kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
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