The FDA appears to be moving against compounded EDTA, a crucial medicine used to remove heavy metals from the body. Action Alert! Earlier this month, the FDA announced that edetate disodium (EDTA) made at compounding pharmacies poses “significant safety risks.” This kind of move is a prelude to a full ban on individualized EDTA medicines, which would be a disaster for patient health, particularly those looking to improve cardiovascular health. Read more.