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Herschel writes: > >Does anyone have information about HEAVY METALS and PD? I am interested in > >Aluminum specifically and its effect on the brain. I am undergoing CHELATION > >THERAPY in an attempt to rid my body of ALUMINUM. Has anyone had experience > >with Chelation Therapy? This comes up periodically on this List and on others as well. There is *NO* association between Parkinson's disease and heavy metals. "Chelation therapy" is of no value in Parkinson's disease, nor, these days, of much value even in heavy-metal poisoning (lead, arsenic, thallium, mercury, etc.). Most heavy metal poisoning is now treated with kidney dialysis, as it is more effective and has less risk. "Chelation therapy" is quackery. Best, Bob *********************************** ROBERT A. FINK, M. D., F.A.C.S. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA Phone: (510) 849-2555 FAX: (510) 849-2557 WWW: <http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/> mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ***********************************