EDTA
EDTA has long been used as an integrative therapy for cardiovascular disease and toxic metal detoxification. It is an important chelator, particularly for the metals of lead, cadmium, arsenic and even mercury. Recently with large clinical trial including the TACT ONE trial, its efficacy in cardiovascular disease for the prevention of secondary cardiovascular events post myocardial infarction infarction has been validated. In this lesson, we will review the role of toxic metal in cardiovascular disease. We will also discuss the clinical evidence for the use of EDTA in cardiovascular disease and in toxic metal detoxification. Finally, we will discuss the safe use, including patient selection, assessment and monitoring, as well as various protocols including dosing and frequency of administration.
Dr. Eric Marsden ND founded the Ontario Naturopathic Integrative Network to fill a key role for Naturopathic doctors across the province. Dr. Marsden ND obtained his undergraduate degree in Human Biology at the University of Toronto and graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2002. His journey to naturopathic medicine began after seeing the gaps that existed in conventional medical approaches to complex, chronic disease in family members and the prospect that integrative approaches to healthcare might offer to these challenging conditions.
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Dr. [name] ND
23 March, 2024
