Beware of the news that iodine pills would protect us from a nuclear attack because instead they would harm this vital gland with very serious health risks

As often happens when an apocalyptic scenario arises, news of all kinds appears. Now, due to the words of Russian President Putin, a race for nuclear attack defenses would be unleashed. We are not here talking about wars and politics, because it is not the right place. And, also because our readers appreciate more practical and substantive news. The latest “bomb” would concern the “tamtam” which is unleashed especially on the web and which would concern iodine pills. According to some theorists and health experts, these pills are in fact the best defense of our body from nuclear radiation. But, as always, before rushing to buy medicines, we consult our doctor. Because iodine would be contraindicated to millions of Italians suffering from this disease.

Pay attention to the relationship between iodine and thyroid

We could define it a relationship of love and hate that between iodine and the thyroid. In the sense that this gland, which is so important to regulate our metabolism, actually needs iodine. But, as often happens in Nature, excess would hurt. And, thinking about taking massive doses of iodine to protect us from nuclear radiation could lead to thyroid mismatch. As the scholars remember in this report, even at the risk of thyroid tumors. Leaning therefore on the theses of science:

• iodine would help the thyroid in its daily functions, but the excess does not. And, those who suffer from hyperthyroidism know this well. That is, of excessive functioning of the thyroid gland. With symptoms such as continual hunger, nervousness, weight loss, rapid heartbeat and difficulty falling asleep.

Beware of the news that iodine pills would protect us from a nuclear attack because instead they would harm this vital gland with very serious health risks

Iodine is also available in nature simply in the air we breathe in the sea. And, together with the vitamin D of the sun would represent a healthy mix. As pediatricians often advise us for the health of our children. But iodine is also present in common foods such as:

• fish and meat;
• latte;
• egg;
• cereals.

Estimating that an adult, according to medical tables, would need 150 micrograms a day of iodine, it is easy to understand how the requirement would come directly from the table. Obviously following the classic balanced and healthy Mediterranean diet. But, going too far in autonomy to avoid one evil and triggering another one could have serious consequences for our health and that of our loved ones. Beware of the news that iodine pills would save us from nuclear radiation, because without medical and specialist supervision, we could expose ourselves to thyroid disease.

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