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Update July 1 2010

Doctor Barrett has been sued by a laboratory discussed in the following article: How the "Urine Toxic Metals" Test Is Used to Defraud Patients, which describes how chelationists mislead patients into believing that they need treatment for heavy metal toxicity.

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Why Doctor's Data Is Trying to Shut Me Up

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Chelation therapy is a series of intravenous infusions containing EDTA and various other substances. It is falsely claimed to be effective against cardiovascular disease, autism, and many other diseases and conditions. Because chelation has valid use in some cases of heavy metal poisoning, many practitioners falsely diagnose lead, mercury, or other heavy metal toxicity to trick patients into undergoing chelation. This Web site explains why doctors who advocate the general use of chelation therapy should be avoided.

ChelationWatch with a list of Stephen Barret's articles

• FDA Issues Chelation Therapy Warning by Stephen Barrett
• Chelation Clinic Owner Sentenced to Prison for Fraud byStephen Barrett