[ RadSafe ] Iodine Chemistry of nuclear reactorsinemergencycases

[Richard Gallego]

1 tsp of iodized salt contains 400 ug of iodine. The CDC recommends a daily
dosage for adults, of 130 mg (one 130 mg tablet OR two 65 mg tablets OR two
mL of solution) to protect against radiation exposure.



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From: radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu
[mailto:radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu] On Behalf Of Franz Schönhofer
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 4:41 PM
To: 'The International Radiation Protection (Health Physics) MailingList'
Subject: Re: [ RadSafe ] Iodine Chemistry of nuclear
reactorsinemergencycases

Your ask, how much one can trust media???????

What a question!

Franz Schoenhofer, PhD
MinRat i.R.
Habicherg. 31/7
A-1160 Wien/Vienna
AUSTRIA


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[mailto:radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu] Im Auftrag von Richard Gallego
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 24. März 2011 00:17
An: 'The International Radiation Protection (Health Physics) MailingList'
Betreff: Re: [ RadSafe ] Iodine Chemistry of nuclear
reactorsinemergencycases

I read last week online that it would take several pounds of salt per day.
I'm not sure how much you can trust media for accuracy, however.

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[mailto:radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu] On Behalf Of StevenFrey at aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 4:22 PM
To: radsafe at health.phys.iit.edu
Subject: Re: [ RadSafe ] Iodine Chemistry of nuclear reactors
inemergencycases

Friends, 
 
What mass of iodized salt would one have to ingest a day to completely block
the thyroid with non-radioactive iodine and then maintain 100%  blockage? 
 (assuming everyone's metabolism and uptake mechanisms are  identical...)
 
Thanks,
Steve
Steven R. Frey, MS, CHP
South  Williamsport, PA 17702-7024
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