Iodine, Tocotrienols, Berries, And Lipoic Acid To Protect Against Radiation Exposure Written by Byron J. Richards Category: Articles Published: 15 March 2011 The unfolding events relating to Japan’s damaged nuclear reactors is raising the concern in the U.S. of a worst-case scenario of a meltdown with a consequent cloud of radioactive particles following the jet stream over to the U.S. The prevailing jet stream winds would impact Los Angeles to Alaska, and would include Hawaii. Radioactive … [Read more...] about Iodine, Tocotrienols, Berries, And Lipoic Acid To Protect Against Radiation Exposure
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Questions and Answers about Potassium Iodide (KI)
Questions and Answers about Potassium Iodide (KI)Written by ATACategory: ArticlesPublished: 18 March 2011 Why does the thyroid gland need special protection after a release of radioactive material?The thyroid gland needs iodine to produce the hormones that regulate the body's energy and metabolism. The thyroid absorbs available iodine from the bloodstream. The gland cannot distinguish between stable (regular) iodine and radioactive iodine, and will absorb whatever it can. In babies and children, … [Read more...] about Questions and Answers about Potassium Iodide (KI)