Radiation exposure

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SupplementDEX currently indexes Iodine for radiation exposure. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below for the full rating.

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Iodine	★★★★★	Low

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Reconsider purchase★★★★★

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Evidence Review

Oral iodine has a protective effect after radiation exposure.
It should not be used for general protection against radiation.
This is a well-established use when iodine is used appropriately.

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Iodine kinetics and effectiveness of stable iodine prophylaxis after intake of radioactive iodine: a review2001

A review of human iodine kinetics found that 100 mg potassium iodide taken just before radioactive iodine exposure blocks at least 95% of thyroid dose in adults with normal thyroid function.

Dose: 15 mg/day
Population: Older adults

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Study distribution across 1 supplements for radiation exposure (1 studies total).
Supplement	DEX	Studies	Meta-analyses	Share
Iodine	★★★★★40%	1	0	100%

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