Source Naturals ~ Chela-Detox

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.–Source Naturals released Chela-Detox, a natural formula that supports the liver by helping the body's detoxification process. National Science Educator Guy Devin, Ph.D., said, "Chela-Detox is a complex array of targeted, effective ingredients-including EDTA-that have been shown in published scientific studies to promote the excretion of heavy metals from the body and to support the liver's ability to eliminate many other toxins." Source Naturals Chela-Detox contains a wide variety of compounds that have natural chelating properties. Devin explains, "The natural process of chelation is fascinating. The word 'chelation' comes from the root word 'chele,' which is Greek for the claw of a lobster or crab. So 'chelation' refers to a grabbing action, as when a lobster grabs something with its claw. For the human body, chelation is the natural process of an organic molecule 'grabbing' a metal, a process that helps the body excrete metal." is EDTA (ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid)is an amino acid. Devin stated, "EDTA is a chelating agent that binds divalent and trivalent metal ions, which are then excreted in the urine. EDTA has been shown to have a particular affinity for lead while having less attraction to essential metals such as zinc, calcium and magnesium. EDTA acts alongside a wide variety of vitamins and nutrients for highly sophisticated, highly effective health benefits."