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Chelation

Chelation is when you give someone a medicine that helps to remove bad things from the body. It works by attaching to the bad things and helping to carry them out of the body in urine. This medicine is often used to help release minerals like iron, lead, and mercury that can be dangerous for the body. Chelation can help keep people safe and healthy.
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