Informational article. This is not medical advice and does not replace seeing a doctor.
Chelation protocols are carried out only under medical supervision, with tests before and
after.
What “chelation” actually means
The word comes from the Greek chele, meaning claw. A chelating agent is a molecule that
grips a metal ion between two or more chemical groups and forms a stable, water-soluble complex with
it – one the body can pass out through the kidneys. In hospital medicine, chelating agents have
been used for decades in lead and mercury poisoning. Outside hospital, the same molecules circulate
as food supplements, and low-dose protocols have grown up around them.
Three of those substances are described below: DMSA, alpha lipoic acid and EDTA. We present them
as molecules, with what is known about each, and without promises.
DMSA (dimercaptosuccinic acid)
DMSA, also known as succimer, carries two thiol (sulphur–hydrogen) groups that bind ions of
mercury, lead, arsenic and cadmium. It is water-soluble, does not cross cell membranes easily, and
clears within a few hours. That short half-life is the reason low-dose protocols space it every
three to four hours across a “round” of several days, followed by a break.
The dosing rhythm is also why the capsule size matters so much, and it is the single most common
question we get in English. People following this kind of schedule look for 100 mg
capsules, sometimes smaller, which they can divide. A 200 mg capsule does not suit a
regimen built on small, frequent doses – it can be opened and split, but only imprecisely.
The product we list is DMSA 100 mg, 45 capsules, SuperSmart:
100 mg per vegetable capsule, with no other active substances. Availability shown on the product page is the current one; stock can fluctuate with suppliers. The manufacturer’s stated use is
3–4 capsules per day, so one bottle covers roughly 11–15 days at that rate.
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA)
ALA is a sulphur-containing compound that occurs naturally in the body, with an unusual property:
it is soluble in both water and fat. That is why it appears in some protocols alongside DMSA, usually
at even shorter intervals (around three hours by day, four at night), because it too clears quickly.
The doses used in those schedules are small and increased gradually, so the common 250 mg capsules
are divided. It is also taken on its own, for its role in energy metabolism.
Also listed: Alpha Lipoic Acid 250 mg, 60 capsules, Organika.
EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid)
EDTA is a synthetic chelator with a high affinity for calcium and for metals such as lead and
cadmium. In hospital it is given intravenously. Taken by mouth it is poorly absorbed and irritates
the stomach, which is why serious oral forms are disodium, micronised and enteric-coated:
the capsule passes the stomach and dissolves in the intestine.
It is taken on an empty stomach, at least two hours away from meals and from any mineral
supplement, because it binds useful minerals too – calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron. For the same
reason, EDTA protocols assume testing for minerals and kidney function.
Also listed: EDTA 910 mg, 90 enteric capsules, Provita Nutrition.
What we do not do
We do not recommend doses and we do not design treatment schedules. That is settled with your
doctor, based on your test results. We do not promise outcomes. These products are food supplements,
not medicines, and they do not treat disease. We do not sell to minors, and we do not recommend
these products to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or to people with kidney or liver
conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Why 100 mg and not 200 mg? Because protocols built on small, frequent doses need
small capsules. A 200 mg capsule can be opened and divided, but not accurately. 100 mg is the
standard format for these schedules.
How long does one bottle last? DMSA: 45 capsules, 11–15 days at the
manufacturer’s stated use. ALA: 60 capsules. EDTA: 90 capsules.
Can they be taken together? In some protocols yes, in others no – and never
EDTA at the same time as minerals. Ask your doctor.
Do you ship outside Romania? Within Romania: courier 19.99 lei, free over 500 lei. Germany: 99 lei. Other EU countries: write to us on WhatsApp before ordering and we quote the courier. Orders leave Cluj-Napoca within 1–3 working days, in neutral packaging. Payment by card (Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay), bank transfer, or cash on delivery within Romania.
Questions: WhatsApp 0722 735 935.
Casa Vaida is a shop, not a medical practice. If you have symptoms, or suspect an exposure to
heavy metals, see a doctor – there are blood and urine tests that show exactly what is in the
body.