How does EDTA work ?

  1.EDTA lowers blood calcium and thus stimulates the production of parathormone from the parathyroid glands. This mild pulse of parathormone is responsible for the removal of calcium from abnormal locations (such as arteries) and the deposition of calcium in locations (such as bones) where it should be. This accounts for the mild recalcification of osteoporotic bones seen with EDTA.

   2.EDTA stimulates the enlargement of small vessels, so that they serve the purpose of collateral     circulation around a blockage, rendering the blockage irrelevant.

   3.EDTA controls free radical damage due to lipid peroxidation by serving as a powerful antioxidant.

   4.EDTA removes abnormally located metal ions, such as copper and iron, that accumulate with age.

   5.EDTA removes lead, cadmium, aluminum, and other metals, restoring enzyme systems to their proper functions.

   6.EDTA enhances the integrity of cellular and mitochondrial membranes. 

   7.EDTA helps reestablish prostaglandin hormone balance.Prostaglandins, among other things, are responsible for the balancing act between contraction and relaxation of arterial walls and between clotting and the free flow of blood. Prostaglandins are produced from fatty acids, therefore lipid peroxidation upsets the balance of these vital hormones. EDTA chelates out the catalyzing metallic co-enzymes and thus inhibits lipid peroxidation, also serving the same function as an antioxidant.

   8.EDTA reduces the tendency of platelets to cause coagulation too readily. This tends to prevent inappropriate thrombosis, which blocks coronary arteries during a heart attack.

   9.EDTA increases tissue flexibility by uncoupling age-related cross-linkages that are responsible for loss of skin tone and for wrinkling.