How many of you keep KI on hand?

[bigus_D]

How many INGOers keep Potassium Iodide in your SHTF storage?

discuss.

EDIT: For info on KI -> CDC Radiation Emergencies | Potassium Iodide (KI)

 

[Blackhawk2001]

KI is a nerve gas antidote?

 

[Expat]

radiation...

 

[tyler34]

I've already been radiated it's not that awesome.

 

[Blackhawk2001]

I take potassium vitamins everyday, but I haven't noticed if it's Potassium Iodide or some other formulation.

 

[irishfan]

I thought about it for a while but decided it wasn't really that practical for me to worry about. However, I am sure that the local FEMA organizer will have some if we need it.

 

[Expat]

Yeah, I decided not to stock it as it does have a limited shelf life.

 

[bigus_D]

Yeah, I decided not to stock it as it does have a limited shelf life.

The CDC says the shelf life is at least 7 years. They've also tested some 20 year old pills and found them to be still be nearly 100% potent.

 

[Expat]

The CDC says the shelf life is at least 7 years. They've also tested some 20 year old pills and found them to be still be nearly 100% potent.

That might make it worthwhile to stock some. I looked at some and they were showing an expiration of just a few more years (no idea how old they were at that point). I assume Chicago or one of the nuke plants on southern Lake Michigan will get hit if things heat up. So depending on the wind most of northern Indiana could get irradiated. I may reconsider stocking some.

 

[chris miller]

what are some things i can stock up on and worry about shelf life

 

[rooster007]

My exp. date is 2017

 

[bigus_D]

what are some things i can stock up on and worry about shelf life

Things you can stock up on AND worry about shelf life:
Milk
Eggs
Bacon
Hamburger

Things you can stock up on and NOT worry about shelf life:
Toilet paper
Bullets
Tools

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Now, back to the thread.

 

[4sarge]

Since September 11th, orders for potassium iodide had been on the rise, primarily as individuals and some municipalities ordered the thyroid-protective drug to have on hand in the event of attack on nuclear facilities.

Would Potassium Iodide Help You in the Event of a Nuclear Release?

In the event of a reactor or plant accident, the pills can help protect your thyroid, because these types of releases typically include radioactive iodine. Most people in the eastern half of the U.S. are in a danger zone, and other states, including Texas, California and Washington state are also at risk.

See a map of U.S. nuclear reactors and plants
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Taken prior to exposure to radioactive fallout containing radioactive iodine, potassium iodide protects the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine damage during a nuclear emergency, reducing the future risk of thyroid disease and thyroid cancer.

The thyroid is especially vulnerable during nuclear emergencies. Radioactive iodine is a major constituent used in nuclear power plants as well as in the fallout from nuclear detonation. Carried for hundreds of miles on the winds, if radioiodine is taken into the body through breathing or consumption of contaminated food, it is collected and retained by the thyroid gland. There, this concentration of radioactive material results in a variety of life-threatening illnesses including cancers and leukemia. Children -- born and unborn -- are particularly at risk due to their small physical size and weight.

Potassium iodide saturates the thyroid with a safe, stable form of iodine, thus preventing the uptake of radioactive iodine. Potassium iodide is the only FDA approved thyroid-blocking agent and is approved for over the counter sale.

Potassium Iodide May Not Help With Dirty Bombs

While demand for the drug has never been higher, potassium iodide may not help with so called "dirty bombs." It's thought that such bombs would likely use other radioactive materials, and not radioactive iodine, and the drug is only thyroid-protective in the even of exposure to radioactive iodine.

This information does not appear to be slowing down the sales of the drug, however, as government agencies and individuals are stepping up purchases of the drug. The strongest sales are coming from the Washington, DC area, where it's though that Padilla may have been allegedly planning to carry out his attack

 

[grunt soldier]

where can you get this at. i always thought a prescription was required

 

[bigus_D]

where can you get this at. i always thought a prescription was required

IOSAT - Radiation Protection Tablets

 

[4sarge]

where can you get this at. i always thought a prescription was required

No RX Required and it's all over the web. The Tin Foil sites seem to be higher priced than the vitamin, health type stores. Locally, I do not know

Example Potassium Iodide 60 tabs from SOURCE NATURALS

 

[bigus_D]

No RX Required and it's all over the web. The Tin Foil sites seem to be higher priced than the vitamin, health type stores. Locally, I do not know

Example Potassium Iodide 60 tabs from SOURCE NATURALS

These are 32mg, compaired to the 130mg suggested by the CDC.

Also, 60 tabs vs. the 14 tabs in the product I pointed to.

So, you'd have to take 4 tabs to equal 1 of the required dosage. The cost ends up being nearly a wash vs the ready store.

 

[longbow]

we have some......but not much. Better to have it, then not and need it......It is bagged and ready in the family first aid kit.

 

[LawDog76]

I thought about it for a while but decided it wasn't really that practical for me to worry about. However, I am sure that the local FEMA organizer will have some if we need it.

So you'll be one of the many we'll be defending our supplies against when the SHTF...

Never rely on the Government or any other organization for ANYTHING that's going to be in demand should the SHTF. It will be DAYS to WEEKS late and VERY LIMITED supply.

 

[irishfan]

So you'll be one of the many we'll be defending our supplies against when the SHTF...

Never rely on the Government or any other organization for ANYTHING that's going to be in demand should the SHTF. It will be DAYS to WEEKS late and VERY LIMITED supply.

I was being sarcastic...