Tagged: dmsa

Heavy metal intoxication

Metal toxicity or metal poisoning is the toxic effect of certain metals in certain forms and doses on life. Moreover, metal intoxication refers to the accumulation of heavy metals, in toxic amounts, in the soft tissues of the body. Examples...

DMSA as an oral chelator: how it works

DMSA, or dimercaptosuccinic acid, is a chelating agent studied and used clinically in connection with treating poisoning from lead, mercury, arsenic and other metals, under medical supervision. What is the process of chelation? The process of chelation refers to a...