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EDTA is only approved for lead poisoning. A typical dose is 2 grams infused calcium EDTA per week. In severe cases, it may be raised to 30-50 mg/kg per day combined with oral DMSA.
Because EDTA has no other approved uses and has been insufficiently tested, there are no official or even proven doses for most conditions. In clinical trials on people with heart disease, a dose of 3 grams infused disodium EDTA per week was used.
Oral Chelation Protocol
Oral EDTA supplements are cheaper but also much less effective than injected forms. Because heavy metal poisoning is a serious condition, consult a doctor instead of self-medicating with oral EDTA.
If you and your doctor determine that you may use oral EDTA, supplement manufacturers recommend 2-3 capsules/day along with the following:
- • Increase your mineral intake through diet or supplements.
- • Take EDTA at least 2 hours apart from meals or supplements to reduce mineral loss.
- • Combine cycles of 6 weeks on with 2 weeks off to replenish minerals. *