Iodine and Radiation – How it Works

Source: Iodine and Radiation – How it Works by Dr. Edward Group Iodine is often used to protect the thyroid from the effects of radiation[1] – as we were clearly reminded during the nuclear disaster at Fukushima in 2011. While iodine protects against radiation poisoning of the thyroid, its radioactive state has also proven a useful emergency medical tool. It is … Continue reading Iodine and Radiation – How it Works