Heavy metal exposure comes from many sources environmentally. All of us are exposed to various metals whether it’s from food, water, or air, and the bioaccumulation of these metals can lead to health challenges. It is well-known that there are certain metals like aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury that carry high toxicity potential and various metal binders can be used to assist in their removal from tissue spaces through the process of heavy metal detoxification, aka chelation. The focus of this lecture by Kurt N. Woeller, DO of Integrative Medicine Academy is to discuss certain metal exposures and the chemistry behind their chelation and why certain detoxifying agents are preferable over others.
Heavy Metal Exposure and the Basics of Chelation Chemistry
Kurt Woeller, DO | February 1, 2023
