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Chelating Agents for Lead Poisoning
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Chelating agents:
- Reduce blood lead levels.
- Reverse some effects of Reference lead poisoning Opens New Window on the blood.
- May cause the elimination of essential minerals, particularly calcium, magnesium, and zinc.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: June 5, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Reference R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Toxicology |
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