Iodide Pills are Suddenly a Hot Item, but Why?

Our bodies need potassium iodide as it helps create the thyroid hormones that regulate the body’s metabolic rate. This affects how the heart, muscles, and digestive systems function as well as brain development and bone maintenance. If radiation exposure occurs, the thyroid can’t tell the difference between regular iodine and radioiodine and will absorb both, which could cause cancer. Potassium iodide pills, either liquid or pill form, can quickly saturate the thyroid gland and prevent absorption of radioiodine.

Manufacturers are aware of this as well as the increased demand, and have increased prices.