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ASK PINNACLE · QUESTIONS, EXPLANATIONS & NEXT STEPS

Myth 09

Explore explanations, everyday questions and next steps connected with myth 09.

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Does chelation therapy treat autism?

No. Chelation therapy does not treat autism and is unsafe for this purpose. Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference, not heavy-metal poisoning, so there is no metal to remove — and chelating drugs can cause serious harm including low calcium and kidney damage. Evidence-based developmental therapies are what genuinely help.

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