Chelation Therapy for Mold Toxicity: Does It Help?
- March 20, 2024
- Written by : Rebecca LaMarca, MSN, APN-BC, CNS
Mold toxicity treatment takes a multi-pronged approach, and chelation therapy can play a helpful role in cases that also involve heavy metal poisoning. Chelation therapy is an infusion treatment that uses a chelating agent like ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) to help remove toxic heavy metals from the body. Here’s what you should know about chelation therapy for mold exposure and where to find it in New Jersey, New York City, and Philadelphia.
⚠ Important: Chelation therapy does not treat mold or remove mycotoxins. It can play a supporting role in cases where mold exposure co-occurs with heavy metal toxicity — but it’s not a standalone mold treatment.
Can chelation therapy help with mold toxicity?
Chelation therapy can’t directly treat mold toxicity. But some integrative medicine practitioners think it might work as a complementary approach for those who have been exposed to both mold and heavy metals. Many older, water-damaged buildings contain mold as well as lead-based paint or deteriorating pipes that can contribute to metal contamination.
However, people who have been exposed to mold haven’t always been exposed to heavy metals. You should only get chelation therapy if you have heavy metal poisoning or elevated metal levels. You may want to get heavy metal co-testing if:
- you were exposed to water damage
- you live in a structure built before the 80s or 70s
- your mold toxicity symptoms did not resolve with mold-only protocols
The most commonly used mycotoxin testing methods include the RealTime Labs urine mycotoxin panel and the Great Plains MycoTOX.
Does chelation therapy remove mycotoxins?
No clinical evidence suggests that chelation therapy can remove mycotoxins, which are toxic compounds made by some molds. Mycotoxin clearance actually relies on Phase II liver conjugation, biliary excretion, and binders that trap mycotoxins in the gut — not chelating agents.
What are the signs of mold toxicity in the body?
The most common symptoms of mold toxicity include:
- sneezing or coughing
- runny or stuffy nose
- red or itchy eyes
- nasal congestion
- worsened asthma symptoms, such as wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath
- fatigue
- electric shock sensations/nerve symptoms
- unusual pain patterns
- light/sound sensitivity
- vasomotor instability
- brain fog
- cognitive dysfunction, such as word recollection issues and decreased learning of new knowledge
According to physician Ritchie Shoemaker, author of Surviving Mold, these symptoms may be a sign of chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), a proposed condition that involves persistent inflammation due to environmental toxins. If you notice them, contact your doctor right away.
How do you detox from mold?
You can detox from mold exposure by eliminating the source of the mold and treating any mold-related illnesses or allergies.
Eliminating the mold
To prevent further exposure, you’ll need to get rid of the mold and its source through water damage repair and/or air quality remediation. The most common remediation strategies are:
- removing all contaminated items
- improving ventilation systems
- using air purifiers
- fixing leaks
- reducing humidity with dehumidifiers
- cleaning or replacing HVAC filters
If you don’t get rid of the source, the mold will eventually come back. Until it’s completely gone, you should stay away from contaminated spaces.
Treating illnesses or allergies
You can treat mold-related illnesses or allergies by talking to your doctor. They can order mycotoxin testing and help you make a treatment plan. This plan may include treatments like:
- medications like antihistamines, asthma medications, and nasal corticosteroids, which can help treat symptoms of mold toxicity
- binders (cholestyramine prescription, activated charcoal, bentonite, chlorella), which may help remove biotoxins
- glutathione support (oral NAC, liposomal glutathione, IV glutathione), which may help reduce inflammation and support the elimination of biotoxins
- sauna/sweating to help release fat-stored toxins
- B vitamins to support methylation (the body’s cellular regulation system)
Your doctor can also give you sleep and nutrition tips to support your recovery.
What is the best IV therapy for mold toxicity?
The FDA hasn’t approved any IV therapy for mold exposure. But chelation therapy could be helpful if you were exposed to both heavy metals and mold at the same time. The certified nurses at IV Elements offer chelation therapy at our calming New Jersey drip lounges and as a mobile service across NJ, NYC, and Philadelphia.
We also provide other IV treatments that may support your recovery from mold toxicity when combined with FDA-approved treatments by boosting your overall health:
- Major Autohemotherapy & Saline Ozone
- 10-pass Ozone Therapy
- Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation (UVBI) Treatments
- Methylene Blue IV Therapy
Chelation vs ozone for mold — which is better?
The FDA hasn’t approved chelation therapy or ozone therapy to treat mold exposure. That’s because chelation therapy gets rid of metals, not molds or mycotoxins. Similarly, while some lab studies show that ozone therapy might be able to kill mold on exposed surfaces, there isn’t any evidence that it treats mold-related illness in humans.
| Chelation Therapy (EDTA) | Ozone Therapy (10-pass, MAH, saline) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Chelating agent binds to heavy metals in the bloodstream, forming a compound the body excretes through urine or stool | Oxidative therapy that introduces ozone (O₃) into the blood, triggering controlled oxidative stress and immune modulation |
| What it actually binds or affects | Heavy metals only — lead, mercury, arsenic, iron, copper, cadmium | Pathogens and oxidative pathways; affects red blood cell oxygen utilization |
| Effect on mycotoxins | None — chelating agents do not bind mycotoxins | No clinical evidence of mycotoxin clearance in humans; lab studies show ozone can kill mold on surfaces, but this does not translate to mycotoxin illness |
| When it may fit a mold protocol | Only if testing confirms heavy metal co-exposure (common in older water-damaged buildings) | Considered by some integrative practitioners as supportive care; evidence remains limited |
| Supervision required | Yes — must be administered by a licensed provider | Yes — must be administered by a trained provider |
Should I get chelation therapy?
You should only get chelation therapy if you have elevated heavy metal levels. Learn more about chelation therapy candidacy in this guide.
Boost your health with chelation therapy at IV Elements
If heavy metals have wreaked havoc on your body, turn to the board-certified team at IV Elements. We offer personalized chelation therapy at our peaceful drip lounges in Hoboken, Parsippany, Asbury Park, and Marlton. Prefer to stay home? Take advantage of our convenient mobile service that covers NJ, NYC, Philadelphia, and Bucks County, PA. As members of the Physicians’ Association for Anthroposophic Medicine (PAAM), we provide a variety of customizable IV treatments to help you meet all of your integrative wellness goals. Book your consultation today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can chelation help with chronic mold exposure?
Studies have not shown that chelation therapy can treat mold exposure. But many old, water-damaged structures have both mold and heavy metals. That means that if you’ve been exposed to mold in this type of setting, you might want to get your heavy metal levels tested. If they’re too high, you can consider chelation therapy.
Can EDTA remove mycotoxins?
Some integrative wellness clinics claim EDTA can remove mycotoxins, but it actually only binds to metals. If you do get chelation for mycotoxins, make sure you’re also getting treated by a doctor for mold exposure.
Is chelation therapy safe?
Chelation therapy is usually safe when administered by a healthcare professional. But it can have side effects like fatigue and low calcium levels. That’s why you should only get the treatment under medical supervision.
Where can I get chelation therapy in NJ?
You can get chelation therapy at IV Elements’ drip lounges in Hoboken, Parsippany, Asbury Park, and Marlton. We also offer mobile chelation therapy across NJ, NYC, and Philadelphia.
How much does chelation therapy cost in NJ?
The cost of chelation therapy depends on your needs and the clinic you use. You can check out IV Elements’ chelation therapy prices here.
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