Chelation therapy for clogged arteries

[paul66667]

any one tried edta chelation therapy detoxamin suppositries for clogged artery/?

[Sheryl]

research to date have shown no benefit from chelation therapy in atherosclerosis. For a summary of such research see http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jht...ntifier=3000843 (American Heart Association site; that is a non-profit organization with noithing to gain financially one way or the other) and http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab002785.html which provides a summary of the outcomes of 5 scientific studies on it.

[terribleterri]

Sheryl is correct. It is pseudo-medicine and pseudo-science at best. Save your money, change your diet, exercise, control your blood pressure. Get ready for some surgery if that fails. Plaque is a combination of fat, cholesterol and calcium.

From a retired medical pro and skeptic

[jackoneilone]

forget that stuff. serrapeptase and nattokinase can help. natto expands arteries and prevents clogging/thrombosises whilst serrapeptase actually reduces inflammation and reduces arterial plague. its not a miracle cure. diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, and some supps like natto, serrapeptase, fishoil, extravirgin olive oil etc can help.

[Sheryl]

Serrapeptase, also known as serrapeptidase and serratiopeptidase is commercially available in Asia as Danzen tablets. It is used in Asia and some parts of Europe to reduce for post-operative inflammation although there is a scarcity of research on its efficacy. It has not been approved for medical use in the US, although it is being sold as a "nutritional supplement" and aggressively promoted on the Web with all manner of extravagant and unproven claims.

Its medicinal use in Asia and Europe is thus far limited to reduction of inflammation, especially post-operatively. It does have side effects and some serious adverse reactions have been reported. There are to date no randomized controlled studies on its use in coronary artery disease and it is not used medically for that purpose. There was one study on its use for thrombophlebitis (inflammation of veins) which found that it had some efficacy but less than other preparations.

Nattokinase on the other hand (an enzyme found in fermented soy) is generating a lot of interest and research. It has not yet been produced for medical use, but there is quite a scramble on to find the most effective means of producing it. Research to date has shown promising results with respect to prevention/treatment of hypertension, control/reduction of lipidemia and prevention/treatment of blood clots. Bracale and SelvetellaAdditional research is underway on its uses and I expect that before too long there will be a preparation approved for medical use, and that its applications will expand as more research is done. However that time has not yet come. Meanwhile it or things that claim to be it are being widely sold on the web with, as always, exaggerated claims as to benefits.You can buy it as a "nutritional supplement" and experiment if you like, but you're pretty much on your own in doing so. Be aware that it should not be combined with aspirin or any other drug that affects coagulation and that serious adverse reactions, including cerebral hemorrhage, have been reported.

[xylophone]

I have always been sceptical about "nnatural " cures, especially as my son is a doctor and frowns upon this sort of thing. However one thing which I have tried and which I can wholeheartedly recommend because of its effect on my cholesterol levels, is Policosanol.

It is a natural ingredient, a waxy alcohol from sugar cane, and it has resulted in a 24%reduction in overall cholesterol levels for me, putting me back into the "normal" range. I recommended it to a friend in New Zealand, and his results have been very similar.

The doctor who first conducted my health check and warned me about my high cholesterol levels, was absolutely astounded at the reduction nearly two months later. In addition I changed nothing in my diet, in fact I went the other way, throwing out the tasteless margarines, and using pure butter, having the occasional bacon sandwich for breakfast and even having cooked breakfasts, something I never did in my previous life in New Zealand, or in England for that matter.

I buy this product online from a little company in Brisbane, Australia because they combine it with Reishi mushroom extract, and it is has given me the results. The company is called, "Albert Moons Ancient and Modern" -- -- yes I know a very strange name, but the company tries to combine natural herbal remedies, with current medical thinking.

There is some research on Policosanol, and there are some sceptics, however I know one thing, that it has worked for me, and has worked for a very good friend of mine. So far a 100% success rate on a sample of two!!!. It is not expensive so you have nothing to lose by trying it.

[Sheryl]

There have been conflicting results in studies on Policosanol with some studies showing it to be effective and others not, hence the controversy. All studies tend to confirm its safety/lack of adverse effects though so no harm in people with lipedemia trying it as long as one does not neglect other life style modifications and continues to cvarefully monitor HDL/LDL/triglyceride levels.

Should be aware though that medications for lipid problems (high LDL cholesterol, low HDL chioelesterol, high triglycerides or any combo of these 3 issues) are more generally effective in preventing atherosclerosis (clogged arteries) or slowing its progression than in reversing it.

[cusanus]

https://www.dradrianmd.com/catalog/resource_library/ORAL CHELATION WITH EDTA.pdf

[FracturedRabbit]

If you don't fancy natto, vitamin k2 supplements do the same job.