An Introduction to the Debate About Chelation as a Treatment for Autism
Chelation, the use of various drugs to remove metals from the body, is a controversial treatment for autism. Practitioners believe that thimerosal, a mercury-based vaccine preservative, is responsible for the onset of autism. By removing mercury from the body, they hope to begin reversing the metal's harmful effects.The following article, by Dr. James Coplan, lays out the mainstream medical perspective on chelation. Dr. Coplan points out the potential dangers of chelation, and makes it clear that there is no generally accepted scientific research available to support the claims that chelation is either safe or effective. The Autism Institute and Dr. Bernard Rimland, take the opposing point of view.
