Natural Alternatives to Potassium Iodide Tablets

Within a few days after the nuclear incident in Japan, potassium iodide tablets were sold out across the U.S. and were selling on ebay for $200 a bottle.

Potassium iodide — approved by the FDA in 1982 — is said to protect the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine. The idea is to saturate the body with potassium iodide prior to exposure which in turn prevents radioiodine from accumulating in the thyroid. By blocking the gland from absorbing radioactive iodine, the risk of the thyroid developing radiation-related diseases is lower.

Arnold Gundersen, a 39-year veteran of the nuclear industry, stated publicly that he’s taking potassium iodine tablets against radiation. Gundersen worked as a nuclear plant operator and served as an expert witness in the investigation into the Three Mile Island accident. More... [link to blog.friendseat.com]