Seaweed for protection against radiation

Here at Healthy Healing, we extend our deepest sympathies to everyone who has been affected by Japan’s deadly earthquake and ensuing tsunami. In the wake of these events, I understand many of you have serious concerns about radiation fallout from the brewing crisis with Japan’s nuclear reactors. Our office has been inundated with questions on how to protect against radiation damage in the body since last week.  I’m glad to report we do have some good news in light of all this destruction.

Seaweeds purify all the world’s oceans- they can do the same for your body. Seaweeds like kelp, dulse and Irish Moss can protect us from a wide range of toxic elements in the environment, including radiation by-products, converting them into harmless salts that our bodies can eliminate. Natural iodine in seaweeds can reduce by almost 80% radioactive iodine-131 that is absorbed by the thyroid. Seaweeds are so effective that even the former U.S. Atomic Energy Commission recommended that people consume two to three ounces of seaweeds a week (or 2 tbsp. of algin supplements a day) for protection against radiation poisoning.

Although seaweeds contain the compounds that directly counteract carcinogens, most researchers believe that they also have value in boosting the body’s immune system so it can combat the carcinogens itself.  I myself am a such believer in seaweed for health protection I have formulated two special seaweed-based formulas to help.

Featured products:

Iodine Source extract: A natural source of iodine, potassium, and silica from sea plants gland balance; detoxification; thyroid protection; and beautiful skin, hair, nails. Directions: Take 15-30 drops daily for health protection.

Ocean Minerals: Iodine, potassium and silica from the sea for thyroid balancing, and beautiful skin, hair and nails. Directions: Take 2-4 caps daily for thyroid protection and mineral nutrition.

Thyroid Meta Max caps: A combination with natural iodine and other minerals to strengthen and balance the thyroid gland. Directions: Take 3 capsules daily, one before each meal for 2 months.

Seaweed based products do not contain as high of levels of iodine as phamaceutical grade potassium iodide (K1), but they do help shore up deficiendies and are a good choice to keep your thyroid gland nourished with organic iodine. Preventively, they are a great choice, but in the event of a serious nuclear emergency, you will need to work with a qualified medical professional to establish a proper protocol. We are all exposed to natural radiation in many forms daily. For a helpful table on radiation risks, please visit this link. Our hopes and prayers are with Japan and all of you for recovery from this crisis.

~Linda

Comments

[Francey]

Question: Does taking 13mg of Potassium Iodine, if taken as a procautionary measure against potential radiation exposure, have adverse affects on the body? I live on the coast of Southern California and am wondering if I should begin taking this supplement. Please share your thoughts and recommendation.
Thank you, Francey

[Erica Lawrence]

Hi Doctor Page,

I also live in California, and am becoming very fearful of the potential effects of the radiation... if the radiation risk persists, is it safe to continue to take these supplements for several weeks or months? And I am also wondering if the supplements and dosages posted are meant to be taken in combination with each other, or if you are suggesting that one of them at the suggested dose would be sufficient? And if so, which would you most highly recommend for the situation currently going on? Thank you so much, I am such a big fan of yours and all that you do.
Best,
Erica

[Elize]

This is an excellent addition to the sought-after Betadine craze that's been happening in Japan. Your information is very helpful an I will definitely share this on social networking sites because it might save a lot of people from suffering the effects of radiation.

[Sarah Abernathy]

Many of you have asked questions about potassium iodide specifically. Here is a link from the CDC which answers your questions, including prescription strength dosage in case of a serious emergency.

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation/ki.asp

Regarding seaweed products, they are perfectly acceptable to take long term and should not produce side effects. 1-2 products of your choice will suffice. However, a person who is allergic to iodine should not consume seaweed or seafood.

-Sarah

[Hugh Tinling]

Hi Folks,
Though I have used sea-vegetables for decades, and met folks in Japan whose seaweed consumption seemed to have helped with WWII Atomic bomb radiation, I wanted to add two important comments. First, their are a number of radioactive substances being created besides radioactive iodine --they have much longer half-lives so we need to find out about them too.
Secondly, seaweed is not all good. Kelp supplements were found to carry dangerous levels of arsenic in a study by U.C. Davis. http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/welcome/features/20070509_kelp_arsenic/index.html
And arsenic again appeared in the Hijiki seaweed in such levels that the Canadian government has warned citizens to avoid consuming it. http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/specif/arsenice.shtml
So be careful about which sea-vegetables you chose. Wakame, Nori, and Kombu did not show the dangerous levels of arsenic when tested.
Regards, Hugh

[Sarah Abernathy]

Hugh brings up an important point. Still, there are many good sources of sea vegetables. For instance, seaweed from Maine Coast sea vegetables have been tested for as many as 47 chemical pollutants (including PCBs and pesticides) and have been found to contain no traceable amounts.

[fulvic acid]

Fulvic acid has also been shown to reduce the effects of radiation. This can be taken both internally or externally too.