Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), a non-toxic, water-soluble treatment for heavy metal toxicity

This review article discusses the use of meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) as a safe, non-toxic, water-soluble treatment for heavy metal toxicity, particularly from lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium. DMSA has been shown to be an effective chelator, facilitating the excretion of heavy metals through urine while minimizing side effects compared to