T.
J. Clark Potassium Iodide ™
What is potassium iodide?
Potassium iodide is a salt, similar to table salt. Its chemical
symbol is KI. It is routinely added to table salt to make it
"iodized." Potassium iodide, if taken in time and at the
appropriate dosage, blocks the thyroid gland's uptake of radioactive
iodine and thus could reduce the risk of thyroid cancers and other
diseases that might otherwise be caused by exposure to radioactive
iodine that could be dispersed in a severe nuclear accident.
What is the role of potassium iodide in radiological emergency
preparedness?
Potassium iodide is a special kind of protective measure in that it
offers very specialized protection. Potassium iodide protects the
thyroid gland against internal uptake of radioiodines that may be
released in the unlikely event of a nuclear reactor accident.
The purpose of radiological emergency preparedness is to protect
people from the effects of radiation exposure after an accident at a
nuclear power plant. Evacuation is the most effective protective
measure in the event of a radiological emergency because it protects
the whole body (including the thyroid gland and other organs) from all
radionuclides and all exposure pathways. Administering KI can be a
reasonable, prudent, and inexpensive supplement to in-place sheltering
and evacuation.
What is the benefit of taking potassium iodide during a
radiological accident?
When potassium iodide is ingested, it is taken up by the thyroid
gland. In the proper dosage, and taken at the appropriate time, it
will effectively saturate the thyroid gland in such a way that inhaled
or ingested radioactive iodines will not be accumulated in the thyroid
gland. The risk of thyroid effects is reduced. Such thyroid effects
resulting from radioiodine uptakes due to inhalation or ingestion, or
both, could result in acute, chronic, and delayed effects. Acute
effects from high doses include thyroiditis, while chronic and delayed
effects include hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.
Supplement
Facts
Serving
Size: 5 ml
Serving
Per Container: 24
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Amount
per
serving
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% USRDA
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Calories |
4 |
<2 |
Total
Carbohydrate |
1
g |
<2 |
Total
Fat |
0
g |
0 |
Sodium |
0
g |
0 |
Potassium
Iodide |
130
mg |
** |
Phytogenic
Mineral Catalyst |
100 mcg
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Calcium,
Chloride, Cobalt, Chromium, Magnesium, Boron, Manganese,
Molybdenum, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Sulfur,
Potassium, Iodine and Zinc |
Dosage
and Use
- Potassium Iodide should
only be taken when instructed to do so by official health
warnings.
- Do not use as an everyday
supplement.
- Newborns from birth to 1
month 16 mg
Caution
Do not use if you are
allergic to iodine.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of
Children
Do not Exceed Recommended
Dose
Consult your physician if
you have are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or
if you are pregnant or lactating.
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*
Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
**
No daily value established
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*
This statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drag
Administration.
This
products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent
any disease.
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