Thyrosafe Potassium Iodide Tablets (KI)

DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT NOTE: This item cannot be shipped to Canada. You may be interested to check out our MIRA Safety Potassium Iodide Tablets instead. When it comes to radiation exposure, one of the most important considerations is the protection of your thyroid, and with good reason…  The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ weighing just 20-60 grams, but it regulates hormones that control practically all of the body’s key metabolic functions including breathing, heart rate, body weight, temperature, muscle strength, and even the central nervous system.  These are vital functions for survival…, especially during a crisis or major disaster. Unfortunately, the thyroid is also the most sensitive body part when it comes to absorbing radioactive iodine (I-131). That’s where potassium iodide (Thyrosafe) comes in. Thyrosafe actively prevents your thyroid gland from absorbing radioactive iodine—effectively blocking one of the most dangerous elements of radioactive exposure during the