RE: Re: Potassium Iodide and Side Effects; CDC- Radiation Emergencies; KELP

[Guest guest]

This is interesting because , M.D.,(Alternative) pushes

Potassium Iodide for a number of reasons and offers it on his web site. Is

the danger, if any, dose related and if used as suggested generally harmless?

preaches about taking a couple of drops, with some caution re

pre-existing conditions, for germ prevention when flying and I read somewhere

about its efficacy when disinfecting water. ??

Would this be wise to have if one were near a Nuclear facility or not?

Joe C.

[Guest guest]

Yes, potassium IODIDE (SSKI) is generally harmless. And one can even get

the crystals and make their own potassium IODIDE.

The Iodine group has been discussing this. Following is dosage

recommendations for an " event " . One dose every 24 hours should be taken

until danger is past.

Adults: dose = 130mg KI

Children between 3 and 18 years of age: dose = 65mg KI

(Children who are 150 pounds or over should take the adult dose regardless

of age.)

Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age: dose =32mg KI

This dose is for nursing and non-nursing infants/children Newborns from

birth to 1 month of age: dose = 16mg KI

This dose is for both nursing and non-nursing newborn infants.

Take one dose every 24 hours until the danger is past.

The CDC says to avoid repeat dosing for pregnant and breastfeeding women and

newborn infants, but that is because they are iodine-phobic. Other sources

indicate that individuals should get the appropriate sized dose once every

24 hours until the danger is past.

When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take iodine

just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body within 24

to 72 hours after taking it. Remember, the goal is to not let the

radioactive iodine bind in the body. -- Dr. Brownstein

DO NOT take Betadine or tincture of iodine orally. Only take Lugol's or

Iodoral (dosage will be different because both of these also contain Iodine)

or Potassium Iodide (best for radiation). Understand that iodine only

protects from radioactive forms of iodine.

http://www.radiationnetwork.com/RadiationNetwork.htm Radiation Monitoring

Map for the USA - for those interested.

SSKI - Potassium Iodide. Protects the thyroid from radiation. FDA - " It is

also notable that the thyroid radiation exposures after Chernobyl were

virtually all internal, from radioiodines. Despite some degree of

uncertainty in the doses received, it is reasonable to conclude that the

contribution of external radiation was negligible for most individuals. This

distinguishes the Chernobyl exposures from those of the Marshall Islanders.

Thus, the increase in thyroid cancer seen after Chernobyl is attributable to

ingested or inhaled radioiodines. A comparable burden of excess thyroid

cancers could conceivably accrue should U.S. populations be similarly

exposed in the event of a nuclear accident. This potential hazard highlights

the value of averting such risk by using KI as an adjunct to evacuation,

sheltering, and control of contaminated foodstuffs. "

I will be posting on my blog tomorrow (I hope) information from Dr.

Schechter's book, " Fighting Radiation & Chemical Pollutants with Foods,

Herbs & Vitamins " . It is difficult to find copies of this book at

reasonable prices. My copy was required reading while studying for my ND.

It contains a wealth of information.

Be Well

Dr.L

-----Original Message-----

This is interesting because , M.D.,(Alternative) pushes

Potassium Iodide for a number of reasons and offers it on his web site.

Is the danger, if any, dose related and if used as suggested generally

harmless?

preaches about taking a couple of drops, with some caution re

pre-existing conditions, for germ prevention when flying and I read

somewhere about its efficacy when disinfecting water. ??

Would this be wise to have if one were near a Nuclear facility or not?

Joe C.

[Guest guest]

At least we have a path to go on and it is what I hoped for. Thanks again

Loretta.

Joe C.

From: Dr. Loretta Lanphier

Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 8:57 PM

Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Potassium Iodide and Side Effects; CDC- Radiation

Emergencies; KELP

Yes, potassium IODIDE (SSKI) is generally harmless. And one can even get

the crystals and make their own potassium IODIDE.

The Iodine group has been discussing this. Following is dosage

recommendations for an " event " . One dose every 24 hours should be taken

until danger is past.

Adults: dose = 130mg KI

Children between 3 and 18 years of age: dose = 65mg KI

(Children who are 150 pounds or over should take the adult dose regardless

of age.)

Infants and children between 1 month and 3 years of age: dose =32mg KI

This dose is for nursing and non-nursing infants/children Newborns from

birth to 1 month of age: dose = 16mg KI

This dose is for both nursing and non-nursing newborn infants.

Take one dose every 24 hours until the danger is past.

The CDC says to avoid repeat dosing for pregnant and breastfeeding women and

newborn infants, but that is because they are iodine-phobic. Other sources

indicate that individuals should get the appropriate sized dose once every

24 hours until the danger is past.

When should you take iodine? For an acute exposure, you want to take iodine

just before the exposure hits. Iodine is cleared out of the body within 24

to 72 hours after taking it. Remember, the goal is to not let the

radioactive iodine bind in the body. -- Dr. Brownstein

DO NOT take Betadine or tincture of iodine orally. Only take Lugol's or

Iodoral (dosage will be different because both of these also contain Iodine)

or Potassium Iodide (best for radiation). Understand that iodine only

protects from radioactive forms of iodine.

http://www.radiationnetwork.com/RadiationNetwork.htm Radiation Monitoring

Map for the USA - for those interested.

SSKI - Potassium Iodide. Protects the thyroid from radiation. FDA - " It is

also notable that the thyroid radiation exposures after Chernobyl were

virtually all internal, from radioiodines. Despite some degree of

uncertainty in the doses received, it is reasonable to conclude that the

contribution of external radiation was negligible for most individuals. This

distinguishes the Chernobyl exposures from those of the Marshall Islanders.

Thus, the increase in thyroid cancer seen after Chernobyl is attributable to

ingested or inhaled radioiodines. A comparable burden of excess thyroid

cancers could conceivably accrue should U.S. populations be similarly

exposed in the event of a nuclear accident. This potential hazard highlights

the value of averting such risk by using KI as an adjunct to evacuation,

sheltering, and control of contaminated foodstuffs. "

I will be posting on my blog tomorrow (I hope) information from Dr.

Schechter's book, " Fighting Radiation & Chemical Pollutants with Foods,

Herbs & Vitamins " . It is difficult to find copies of this book at

reasonable prices. My copy was required reading while studying for my ND.

It contains a wealth of information.

Be Well

Dr.L

-----Original Message-----

This is interesting because , M.D.,(Alternative) pushes

Potassium Iodide for a number of reasons and offers it on his web site.

Is the danger, if any, dose related and if used as suggested generally

harmless?

preaches about taking a couple of drops, with some caution re

pre-existing conditions, for germ prevention when flying and I read

somewhere about its efficacy when disinfecting water. ??

Would this be wise to have if one were near a Nuclear facility or not?

Joe C.