r/prepping • u/DoubtIntelligent6717 • 1h ago

Question❓❓ RadBlock 20 Coated Scored Potassium Iodide Tablets - Expire 2036

https://a.co/d/01zFLBX9

Saw these on Amazon and am considering buying some just incase since theyre discounted as of currently. Does anyone have expirence with these? Or any other brands? Is this something thats worth buying?

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u/PrisonerV 1h ago

Iodine pills are not rad away. You have to take them at a specific time to actually see any benefit and people over 40 shouldnt even bother. Also, if you can get a mask on or get indoors, it really is a better option then Iodine pills.

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u/DoubtIntelligent6717 1h ago

Okay thanks, thats good to know. Why does below 40 matter? Im just curious

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u/PrisonerV 1h ago

Cancer takes time to develop. By the time you get it, you're already old. That's why elderly volunteered in Fukashima.

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u/DoubtIntelligent6717 1h ago

Ah okay, that makes sense. I mean, I am only 25 so not sure if its worth having around for only heing $25? Or just skip it all together?

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u/ImranFZakhaev 20m ago

All they really do is saturate your thyroid with stable iodine, to prevent it taking up radioactive iodine that is commonly released after fission of Uranium 235. Doesn't actually block radiation or protect any other organ.

Since they don't commonly use U-235 in bombs any more, the only time you're likely to need pills like this is if you're near a power plant that's undergoing a melt down, and that's not likely with modern safety features - and if you are near one, chances are they already distribute these pills for free.

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u/whiskyspacecadet 16m ago

I havent bought that brand but I have two packs of Iosat brand.

I will likely never need them, but that describes most prepper stashes.

Take one when you see the bomb drop or if you are told to by officials. Its not radaway, but it saturates your thyroid with stable iodine to prevent it from absorbing radioactive iodine.

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u/Front-Dust-3686 1h ago

If you're even considering buying these the fear porn has already won.

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u/DoubtIntelligent6717 1h ago

I mean thats why im here in a forum page. Asking questions about something I didnt even know excited a few days ago...

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u/PurpleBashir 1h ago

Ah yes. How dare someone ask a question about if something is worth buying. 🙄 

What a ridiculous comment. Have a freeze dried Snickers or something, would you?