FDA taking chelation drug off the market

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I received this e-mail from the company that sells DMSA, one of the two

chelation supplements on the market, the other being ALA. This has me

particularly incensed, because natural methods of pulling metals such as

cilantro and chlorella can do more harm than good because you can't control

the blood levels and have constant pulling and redistribution because of it.

The constant redistribution can wind up doing more damage than the benefit

gained from the small amount removed via the natural means. If you're

serious about systematically pulling metals, DMSA is the way to do it. If

you are planning on chelating now or in the future, I recommend you buy it

now.

Here's what they have to say:

Dear DMSA Customer,

Recent activities by the FDA regarding DMSA have put us in a position of

warning you that DMSA may not be allowed to be sold as a dietary supplement

much longer. We are embarking on an effort to investigate whether DMSA was

sold as a dietary supplement prior to January 30, 1991 when the FDA approved

a new drug application for products containing DMSA. If we can show DMSA was

sold as a dietary supplement prior to this date then we believe DMSA would

be allowed to be classified as a dietary supplement. If we can not find

evidence of DMSA being sold as a dietary supplement prior to this date then

it is very likely that the new stance taken by the FDA will succeed in

removing DMSA from the market place as a dietary supplement.

We have ceased purchasing any new raw material at this time and we are now

selling out all existing inventory.

We are notifying you as a past or current customer of DMSA so that you have

the opportunity to purchase DMSA while our supplies last. We are also

seeking your support if you can provide any evidence that this ingredient

was purchased by you as a dietary supplement prior to January 30, 1991.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Vitamin Research Products Inc.

KerryAnn

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