We have had a significant amount of inquiries regarding the radiation threat posed by the disaster in Japan and we wanted to share some information about potassium iodide with you. There is some speculation that the radiation may reach our shores and consumers have begun to cause a sharp spike in demand for potassium iodide in the event that levels become an issue. Potassium Iodide protects the thyroid gland from the effects of radiation. Many of these products are already on back order and we expect that to continue as the demand increases. So, we want to provide you some information that you can use to determine whether it make sense for you and your family to have potassium iodide on hand.
1. We do have a limited quantity in stock and we have some on back order as well.
2. The recommended doses outlined by the CDC can be found here.
3. We carry a liquid products as well as tablets. According to the manufacturer of the product we carry, their tablet product contains potassium iodide as well as metallic iodine (for absorption by the tissues in the body).
