Kennedy has undergone chelation treatment himself to remove high levels of mercury from his blood that he attributes to eating a diet rich in tuna. While itâs an accepted treatment for lead poisoning, physicians say it is definitely not a proven or safe treatment for autism. In 2005, a Pennsylvania child died after a physician used chelation in an attempt to cure his autism.
What to know about RFK Jr.âs views on food, vaccines, abortion, and the FDA
