POTASSIUM IODIDE (KI)

Be Prepared for Nuclear Events & Radiation In the case of a nuclear event, you need to be ready. Don't risk dangerous exposure to nuclear radiation. Stock our Potassium Iodide tablets to help block your thyroid during a nuclear radiation emergency.  Made in the USA. Not HSA/FSA approved  Why Should I Stock Potassium Iodide? According to the CDC, in some radiation emergencies (usually nuclear power plant accidents), radioactive iodine may be released into the environment and enter the body through breathing or eating. This is known as internal contamination. When the thyroid absorbs high levels of radioactive iodine, it can increase the risk of thyroid cancer in infants, children, and young adults many years after exposure. The thyroid is a gland in the neck that plays an important role in many body functions. Potassium Iodide may be used as a thyroid blocker during a nuclear radiation emergency. Radioactive Iodine (I-131) can destroy the thyroid of humans and animals. Even