How can potassium iodide protect the thyroid from exposure to radioactive iodine?
What is potassium iodide (potassium iodide) ? Potassium iodide is a chemical compound that contains iodine. It is a stable iodine (non-radioactive iodine) salt that can help stop radioactive iodine from being absorbed by the thyroid gland. It protects the thyroid gland against radioactive radiation (Center of Disease Control and Prevention)...