Potassium iodide supplements are flying off drug-store shelves in the United States, according to a number of reports. There are two reasons why this is not a good thing. One, experts have repeatedly reassured Americans that any radiation from the leaking nuclear reactors in Japan will not be a threat in this country. The radiation will dissipate as it traverses the Pacific Ocean. Buying it is a waste of money.
Two, taking potassium iodide tablets without just cause can be risky for some people, health experts warned Wednesday.
Potassium iodide can be dangerous if taken incorrectly – latimes.com
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