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Generic: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is a chelating agent, a chemical compound that binds to metal ions. It is used medically to treat heavy metal poisoning, in industrial applications to remove metal impurities, and in various other fields like food preservation and cosmetics. It works by forming stable complexes with metal ions, rendering them inactive and allowing them to be excreted from the body or removed from a system.
Used to treat heavy metal poisoning, as an anticoagulant in blood samples, and in various industrial and consumer applications.
Outcome:
Reduced zinc absorption
Mechanism:
Chelation
Outcome:
Reduced effectiveness of both substances
Mechanism:
Competitive binding
Outcome:
May increase risk of gastrointestinal upset
Mechanism:
Unknown
Most likely new formulation: targeted delivery systems for specific metal chelation (Year: 2028, 70% confidence)
Based on current usage and safety data, the likelihood of EDTA remaining approved for its current indications is high (95%).
Chelating Agent
Aminopolycarboxylic acid