For which condition is chelation therapy most commonly indicated?

Chelation therapy is primarily indicated for lead poisoning as it involves the use of specific agents that bind to heavy metals in the bloodstream, facilitating their excretion from the body. In the case of lead poisoning, the accumulation of lead can result in severe health issues, particularly neurologic impairment in children. Agents like EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) are commonly employed in this therapy to effectively reduce lead levels and mitigate toxicity.

While other conditions listed may involve metal imbalances or require treatment for various reasons, chelation therapy is not indicated in those cases. Iron deficiency, for instance, is treated with iron supplementation and dietary changes rather than chelation, which is counterproductive for essential minerals. Autoimmune disorders and hyperlipidemia have their specific treatment modalities that do not include chelation therapy, as these conditions involve different underlying mechanisms that do not involve the accumulation of heavy metals.