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Title: Why People Are Rushing for Iodine Amid Nuclear Concerns
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URL Source: https://articles.mercola.com/sites/ ... odine-for-nuclear-fallout.aspx
Published: Mar 31, 2022
Author: Dr. Joseph Mercola
Post Date: 2022-04-01 07:40:14 by BTP Holdings
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Comments: 3

Why People Are Rushing for Iodine Amid Nuclear Concerns

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola

March 31, 2022

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

> Fear of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causing a nuclear incident has resulted in Europeans stockpiling iodine. In the case of a serious nuclear accident, radioactive iodine can be released into the air, increasing your risk of thyroid cancer and acute radiation sickness when inhaled
> Non-radioactive iodine supplements help to prevent the radioactive iodine from concentrating in your thyroid gland, thereby reducing the risk of thyroid cancer
> The conventional recommendation to ward off some of the health dangers of radiation exposure is to take supplemental potassium iodide. In addition to potassium iodide tablets, you could use Lugol’s solution, which includes both potassium iodide and iodine in water
> The recommended daily dosage of potassium iodide for an adult in the case of acute nuclear radiation exposure from a nuclear reactor accident or a nuclear weapon detonation, is 130 milligrams (mg), which is relatively high and far in excess of the normal daily requirement of 1 mg or less per day
> For optimal protection, the iodine would ideally be taken one hour before the radiation exposure, and no later than 12 hours’ post-exposure Other supplements that can help reduce damage associated with radiation exposure are vitamin D3, spirulina and molecular hydrogen

Fear about potential nuclear fallout has resulted in Europeans stocking up on iodine. As reported by Agence France-Presse (AFP), March 8, 2022:1

“European countries have seen stocks of iodine fly off the shelves due to fears it may be needed to counter the risks of thyroid cancer if Russia's invasion of Ukraine causes a nuclear incident. France said it would send 2.5 million doses of the chemical compound to Ukraine after Russian forces there seized the defunct Chernobyl nuclear site and damaged Zaporizhzhia, Europe's largest atomic plant.”

Your thyroid gland needs iodine to make hormones that influence your metabolism and other vital functions. Since your body does not produce iodine, you must get it through your diet on a daily basis. When your body lacks sufficient iodine, it cannot make enough thyroid hormone.

If your deficiency is severe, your thyroid may become enlarged, a condition also known as a goiter. Iodine deficiency can also cause hypothyroidism (low thyroid function). On the other hand, excessive levels can result in hyperthyroidism (excessive thyroid function), elevated blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythm.

In some cases, lack of sufficient iodine can trigger intellectual disabilities and developmental problems in infants and children whose mothers were iodine-deficient during pregnancy.

Iodine deficiency has also been linked to poor information processing, diminished fine motor skills, visual problems,2 fatigue, depression, weight gain, low basal body temperatures and more.3 It’s also been known for some time that iodine can kill viruses, including influenza viruses.4

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I have nascent Iodine here that I take a few drops in water every morning with my meds.

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#1. To: BTP Holdings, 4um (#0)

I was taking potassium iodide once a week to keep my thyroid flooded after Fukishima, but I ran out recently and can't find any at a reasonable price. All that does is protect you from iodine 131 which has a very short half-life anyway. I'm too old to be skeert.

Esso  posted on  2022-04-01   7:45:58 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

I'm too old to be skeert.

That is the ever lovin' truth. ;)

"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke

BTP Holdings  posted on  2022-04-01   7:48:00 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

That is the ever lovin' truth.

Only thing keeping me alive is an 11 y/o girl and her Dad. I won't let them die.

Esso  posted on  2022-04-01   7:52:09 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  

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