What is Iodine?
Iodine is an element (nonmetallic) which is found in seawater and also in some minerals. Iodine is a vital trace element that is needed by the body for proper nutrition. However it can be toxic if taken in large amounts.
When most people think of iodine, they think of it in a form that is used as an anticeptic or germicide. Radioactive iodine can be used in the treatment of thyroid cancer as well as other serious ailments. Radioactive iodine can also be used by doctors to determine how when a patients thyroid is functioning.
People need around 150 micrograms of iodine a day. This amount can usually be obtained through eating fish, sea vegetables, and other marine foods. In some places iodine is added to salt to be sure that people's dietary needs are met. (Iodized Salt). Buy Potassium Iodine Tablets, and Drops Online.
Pure iodine is toxic and should not be consumed or handled. The vapor is very irritating and should only be handled in well ventilated areas by professionals.
Does Iodine prevent Radiation Sickness in case of Exposure?
Iodine does prevent the thyroid gland of absorbing radiation. When you take an iodine capsule, the thyroid quickly absorbs the iodine. When the thyroid is full of iodine it will ignore the radiation and it can pass through the body doing much less harm. Scientists learned a great deal from the Chernobyl disaster and how radiation reacts with the human body. Sadly, many people from Chernobyl developed thyroid cancer after severe radiation exposure. Some of this may have been prevented if they had taken Iodine supplements in time.
For the small price you have to pay for Iodine, a bottle should be kept in all household just in case of an unexpected tragedy strikes like it did in Japan.
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