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Why People Are Rushing for Iodine Amid Nuclear Concerns

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

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  • Fear of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causing a nuclear incident has resulted in Europeans stockpiling iodine. In the case of a serious nuclear accident, radioactive iodine can be released into the air, increasing your risk of thyroid cancer and acute radiation sickness when inhaled

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