Should I add potassium iodide to MY emergency store?

[ThisOldCabin]

Well,you know why I'm asking.But you don't know that we live within 12 miles of a nuclear power plant.I've always just figured we didn't have a chance if something happened but it seems that might not be the case.I'm sure they'd be passing them out anyway,but I wonder if I should add them to my stores just in case.I found some for $149 plus shipping,enough for 6 people.I just don't know.These are good till 2017.I am thinking my money could be better spent elsewheres....but we're so close and who knows if there would be a shortage.I tend to rather be safe than sorry.But I just don't know.Advice from you good folks would really be helpful.We're not moving,thats not an option.I can afford to buy the pills now and not be going over the budget.Thanks so much.

 

[Bubblingbrooks]

The majority of Americans are very deficient in Iodine, so we take a small dose daily of Lugol's.
The Japanese have a leg up on us, as their diet is rich in Iodine already.
Fish head soup is probably the major source for them.

 

[patandchickens]

Call me cynical, but "whether to get it" aside, I would be highly curious to know how the prices they are charging now compare to the prices they were charging a week ago, or are likely to be charging some time in the future after the novelty-scare-etc has worn off.

I can tell you that if Lugol's solution is an acceptable alternative to the pills (as I gather it is), ain't no WAY it inherently costs anything like that much, in the sense of what it costs from chemical supply houses if you're buying it for the lab.

So color me a bit suspicious about that $149.

As to whether to get it -- enh. Never hurts to be prepared, and who knows... BUT, the chances of you ever needing it are statistically indistinguishable from zero, plus local governments generally HAVE potassium iodide tablets stockpiled for emergency distribution to those living real close to nuclear plants, so, I would not describe it as a high priority, IMHO.

Pat

 

[Wannabefree]

Fish head soup!! That stuff is so goooooooooood! If you can get past the name, it is delicious, and the only fish head anything I will ever eat Now I have another reason to like it

 

[Bubblingbrooks]

Call me cynical, but "whether to get it" aside, I would be highly curious to know how the prices they are charging now compare to the prices they were charging a week ago, or are likely to be charging some time in the future after the novelty-scare-etc has worn off.

I can tell you that if Lugol's solution is an acceptable alternative to the pills (as I gather it is), ain't no WAY it inherently costs anything like that much, in the sense of what it costs from chemical supply houses if you're buying it from the lab.

So color me a bit suspicious about that $149.

As to whether to get it -- enh. Never hurts to be prepared, and who knows... BUT, the chances of you ever needing it are statistically indistinguishable from zero, plus local governments generally HAVE potassium iodide tablets stockpiled for emergency distribution to those living real close to nuclear plants, so, I would not describe it as a high priority, IMHO.

Pat

$149? What!!??? Try $29
http://www.jcrows.com/iodine.html

Lugols is the same as Ioderol.

Iodine in out diet is a high priority. It supports the endocrine system, and allows it to function well

 

[Neko-chan]

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[Bubblingbrooks]

How do you know that you're low on iodine?

There are several clues and a simple test that can give you an idea.

Stress headaches. That includes neck aches.
Inability to lose weight. Although that is usually traced back to low adrenals, which in turn deplete the thyroid.
Thinning hair. Excess facial hair in women ( caused by low progesterone, which the thyroid and adrenals normally provide).
Goiter.
Pregnancy problems. Either unable to get pregnant, or, unable to sustain pregnancy.

Iodine is just a part of the equation, but it is a huge part, and bears looking at if any of the above are indicated.
Needless to say, this is the extremely short version, and is far more involved in reality.

As to Iodized salt.....do not rely on it to do anything. It is a highly processed salt with minute amounts of iodine in it.
Celtic sea salt is a far better choice for eating

ETA cause I forgot. Go to your local herb store, and see if they can do an iodine swab on your inner arm.
That spot should last you at the very least 12 hours. 24 would be the very best.
When I have mine done first, it lasted 5 hours. Now, its well over 12
I can test myself, since I have liquid on hand.

 

[TanksHill]

I highly doubt if you could get t right now if you tried. But I would stock it in the future. I live about 20 miles from San Onofre Power Plant here in San Diego. Someone once posted an article about how a Nuclear disaster does not have to be deadly. Great practical info. I know they are not advising people to take it now. But I know I feel better having it.

Maybe something you might like to read. I will see if I can fin a link.

g

So this is the web site connected to the article I have. Looks like where I may have bought my Iodine pills originally. Looks like they are not taking orders but the articles I am referring to are there. http://www.ki4u.com/

 

[chickenone]

I live in between 2 nuclear power plants and I used to have a stock of it- for which I paid about $10 or less- but it expired and I never got around to replacing it. I realize now how shortsighted that is. How upset would I be if something happened and I could have prevented problems by being prepared? It took this incident in Japan to remind me.

 

[Neko-chan]

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