Fear of Radiation Leads to Potassium Iodide Shortage in the U.S.

Due to the earthquake and tsunami devastation at the nuclear power plant in Japan, there is growing fear that the radiation leaks will manifest itself in the U.S. These fears have led to a shortage of potassium iodide in parts of the United States. Potassium Iodide may be able to help shield and protect the thyroid gland from radiation poisoning.