A specific salt of EDTA, known as sodium calcium edetate, is used to bind metal ions in the practice of chelation therapy, e.g., for treating mercury and lead poisoning. It is used in a similar manner to remove excess iron from the body.
On average, working Americans expect to retire at age 66, four years later than the average age of retirement, according to Gallup. The expected retirement age has also gradually climbed over the years, starting at 63 in 2002 and peaking at 67 in 2012 before settling at 66 for 2013 and 2014.
Length of Retirement. If you retire at age 65 and live until 85, you'll spend 20 years in retirement. In fact, that's the average length of retirement, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. (see Resource 4) The U.S. Census Bureau counted 1.9 million people age 90 and up in 2010. (see Ref. 4) Those who retire at 65 and live to 90 or older will spend at least 25 years in retirement, typically while collecting Social Security benefits.