In the wake of the tragic events that have taken place in Japan over the last few days, many questions have been raised regarding radiation that could possibly be leaked from the Nuclear Power Plants that have been damaged in the earthquake and tsunamis in Japan. To make matters worse, there have been new explosions at the Fukushima power plants.
As a precaution, many North Americans have been purchasing “Anti-Radiation Pills” from NukePills. The proper name for them is ‘Potassium Iodide’ pills. After watching the movie “The Hills Have Eyes”, I can see why people are scrambling to get their anti-radiation tablets. 😉
Radioactive iodine is the predominant radioisotope that is released from a nuclear reactor accident or from a nuclear explosion and can travel for thousands of miles. By taking Potassium Iodide pills prior to exposure of radioactive iodine, you can fill up your thyroid with safe and stable iodine, which stops the thyroid’s absorption of additional iodine (whether radioactive or not) long enough for any radioactive iodine to be safely dispersed through the kidneys. In the US, there are only two Potassium Iodide’s approved by the FDA. The pill version is Iosat Potassium Iodide and ThyroShield Potassium Iodide is the liquid version. Both of these are available for sale through NukePills.
