Memo:

The recent crisis in Japan has been beyond tragic, and to make things worse the earthquakes have caused damage to nuclear power plants causing dangerous radiation leaks.

The body needs iodine to make thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism. 

But absorbing radioactive iodine-131, which is present in the steam released from failing power plants like the ones in Japan, can cause cancer.  Once breathed into the lungs or consumed by eating or drinking contaminated food or beverages, radioactive iodine travels through the body and quickly is absorbed by the thyroid gland, where it can damage DNA.

The body can't tell the difference between stable and radioactive iodine.  Taking stable iodine can protect the thyroid from injury by "filling up" the gland -- thus preventing it from taking up radioactive iodine.    

Additionally, Dr. Ott recommends taking Potassium and AquaVivos Enzymatic Water Enhancer. 

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AquaVivos - Enzymatic Water Enhancer
Iodine 2 OZ
Iodine 8 OZ
Potassium 2 OZ
Potassium 8 OZ

Recommend Dosage Amount of Iodine and Potassium:  (6-8 Dropper-Fulls, Approx 2.5 TSP - 2 Times Daily).

Please note that taking supplements does not prevent radioactive iodine from entering the body in the first place, nor do they protect organs other than the thyroid gland.  They also do not reverse thyroid damage that has already occurred.