Thyroid blocker

Potassium iodide (KI) and potassium iodate (KIO3) are called thyroid blockers when used in radiation protection.[1][2][3][4]

If a person consumes a dose of one of these chemical compounds, his or her thyroid may saturate with stable iodine, preventing accumulation of radioactive iodine found after a nuclear meltdown or explosion.

## References

1. ↑ "Facts about potassium iodide" (in en-us). 2022-04-07. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/emergencies/ki.htm.
2. ↑ (in en) Iodine Thyroid Blocking: Guidelines for Use in Planning for and Responding to Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies.. World Health Organization. 2017. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493281/.
3. ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions About Potassium Iodide" (in en-US). April 19, 2021. https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/emerg-preparedness/about-emerg-preparedness/potassium-iodide/ki-faq.html.
4. ↑ World Health Organisation (2011) Use of potassium iodide for thyroid protection during nuclear or radiological emergencies

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