Here's some info from Dr Robt J Rowen re protection from radiation exposure

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Here's some info from Dr Robt J Rowen re problems with potassium iodide:

March 18, 2011

The experts are dead wrong on potassium iodide for radiation

With the tragedy in Japan raising fears of radioactive contamination, there's

been a massive run on potassium iodide. The experts are telling everyone that

this combination will protect them from nuclear fallout. They're wrong!

Potassium iodide is a good product. The potassium is supposed to protect you

from the radioactive cesium. And the iodide protects against radioactive

iodine. However, there are a couple problems with it.

First, there's not nearly enough potassium in this combination to protect you

against the radioactive cesium. In the body, cesium acts like potassium. So

having enough potassium in your body is supposed to prevent your body from

absorbing the cesium. But most people are so deficient in potassium, that the

small amount in potassium iodide won't protect you. You need to take a separate

potassium supplement to protect yourself.

Second, you have to protect a lot more than your thyroid from radiation. Yes,

the iodide in potassium iodide will protect your thyroid. However, it won't be

as efficient at protecting your breasts and other organs. Here's why:

Iodide is a form of iodine. Iodine is essential for your thyroid and several

other tissues and organs. Your thyroid needs it most. So, your body has a heavy

concentration there. If you're deficient, as most Americans are, your thyroid

will pick up any iodine your body ingests. This includes radioactive iodine,

which can poison your thyroid.

On the other hand, if your thyroid is sufficient (full) of iodine, it will

ignore any other iodine passing by — including radioactive iodine. Iodide and

iodine serve slightly different roles in your body. They each protect different

organs in different ways. So in the event of nuclear fallout, it's vital you

protect your body with both nutrients. Potassium iodide doesn't provide iodine.

There are two products that provide ample amounts of both iodide and iodine.

I've written a lot about Iodoral in past issues (available on my website). I

think most people should take one capsule daily, just for general nutritional

purposes. I do. After a few weeks, your thyroid should be sufficient in iodine

and iodide, making your organs more resistant to radioactive iodine.

A good alternative is Lugol's solution, which is the liquid form of Iodoral.

Two drops of this iodine/iodide product is equivalent to one Iodoral. If you

know there's a significant risk of radioactive iodine exposure, you can double

or triple the dose in the short run. Regardless of whether radiation from

Japan's nuclear facilities comes this way or not, these are great products to

take on a regular basis. Both are readily available on the Internet.

Finally, potassium iodide can't protect you against the radioactive heavy

metals. Normally, chelation is the ideal way to deal with heavy metals. But

there's a problem. Uranium atoms may be too large for conventional chelators to

grab. So I recommend a totally natural supplement from decaying organic matter

instead. It's my favorite for super heavy metals. This includes uranium, which

is the heaviest naturally occurring metal. The product is Metal Magnet , which

contains humic/fulvic acids. These are complex large organic molecules

containing lots of carboxylic acid chemical groups. These attract metals like a

giant catcher's mitt. All metals will fit in. And it is especially good at

capturing toxic metals (see Second Opinion from June and July 2006). You can

find Metal Magnet on the Internet.

Strontium 90, a radioactive mineral, is a more difficult issue. It is

chemically similar to calcium and can wind up in your bones. Since EDTA can

chelate calcium, it would make sense that it would also grab strontium. And

studies suggest it does. For strontium 90, consider both oral and rectal EDTA,

which may offer limited protection. If you are exposed to radiation, I'd go

directly to intravenous EDTA under the care of a trained chelation doctor.

I also recommend taking Chlorella regularly (take 15 tablets daily). It is an

excellent metal detoxifier and all around superfood.

When Chernobyl melted down, researchers found that brown seaweed greatly

reduced radiation poisoning. There are two products that offer brown seaweed,

also known as alginate. The first is Modifilan (available on the Internet). The

other is Pectasol Chelation Complex. Both products are rich in alginates.

Another fantastic product I've used for years is Advanced Detox Formula. I use

this formulation to help cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. The

formula greatly reduces the amount of radiation your body absorbs. It also

protects you with its sulfur-bearing detoxification nutrients, which also help

regenerate glutathione. Be sure to take it along with supplemental vitamin C

(2-8 grams daily) and vitamin E (1,200 IU daily) when exposed to radiation. My

favorite vitamin E is Unique E, Carlson's E, and Delta-Fraction Tocotrienols

(take one softgel, twice a day). You can order King Chlorella, Pectasol

Chelation Complex, Advanced Detox Formula, and Delta-Fraction Tocotrienols from

Advanced Bionutritionals.

Finally, there are certain foods that can protect you. Start by eating as many

Living Foods as possible. Remember, plant chemicals protect plants from solar

radiation. They can help protect you as well.

For general radiation exposure, whether nuclear, or even medical gamma ray

exposure, you might be surprised to know that miso can protect you. I read years

ago of a hospital right under ground zero in Japan, which survived the bombing.

(Directly under the explosion, it was spared the destruction of the blast, which

went out more than down.) The doctor walked out of the hospital, saw the total

destruction, walked back in and told everyone to eat miso. Those who did were

spared radiation sickness. Many studies have confirmed the protective effects

of fermented soy!

With nuclear radiation, potassium iodide can help. But, as you can see, it's

not nearly enough.

Yours for better health and medical freedom,

J. Rowen, MD

Ref: Hiroshima J Med Sci., 2001 Dec;50(4):83-6; Archives of Environmental

Contamination and Toxicology, volume 18, number 4, 612-616, DOI:

10.1007/BF01055029.