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Potassium Iodide 85 mg

product on market Tablet or Pill Dr. Berg Safety: 60/100
60/100

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  • Potassium Iodide: 85mg is 77.3× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.1mg)
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What the Evidence Says

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Potassium iodide provides essential iodine for thyroid hormone synthesis and metabolic regulation, supported by strong clinical evidence. However, the safety score of 60 indicates potential concerns regarding excessive intake, which may lead to thyroid dysfunction in susceptible individuals. Users should exercise caution due to these potential adverse effects.

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Safety Alerts

Potassium Iodide: 85mg is 77.3× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.1mg)

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This product received a low safety score because it contains 85mg of potassium iodide, which is significantly higher than the recommended daily upper limit of 1.1mg.

Label

Product Label

Label for Potassium Iodide 85 mg
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Details

Label Data

2 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
60
Servings
Mineral
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Exceeds UL by 77.3× (UL: 1.1 mg) 245 studies (A:4, B:133)

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline Cellulose Dicalcium Phosphate Stearic Acid Magnesium Stearate
Claims

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested use: Adults short-term use only. Take 2 tablets daily to protect against radiation exposure, as needed. Do not exceed taking over 10 days.

Warnings & Precautions

Caution: This product is for short-term use only and should be checked with a healthcare practitioner before taking. Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing. Short-term use only.

Do not take if pregnant or nursing unless prescribed by a physician. If you are taking medications or have known medical conditions, always consult a physician before using this supplement.

Additional Information

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Store in a cool, dry place, with a lid.

Metadata

Product Details

DSLD Entry Date2024-09-25
Product TypeMineral
FormTablet or Pill
BrandDr. Berg
DSLD ID316073
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

292
Research Sources
57
Avg Quality
160
Meta Analysis
70
Systematic Review
36
Rct
8
Cochrane Review
8
Clinical Trial
3
Regulatory Source
2
Narrative Review
2
Other
1
Guideline
1
Openfda Safety
A Umbilical cord antiseptics for preventing sepsis and death among newborns
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2026 PubMed DOI
A Food fortification with multiple micronutrients: impact on health outcomes in general population
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019 PubMed DOI
A Interventions for cutaneous molluscum contagiosum
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017 PubMed DOI
A Chlorhexidine vs Povidone-Iodine and Incidence of Catheter-Related Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis JAMA network open 2026 PubMed DOI
B Radioiodine Remnant Ablation for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Meta Analysis JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery 2021 PubMed DOI
B Risk of primary breast cancer in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer undergoing radioactive iodine therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging 2022 PubMed DOI
B Alcoholic chlorhexidine skin preparation or triclosan-coated sutures to reduce surgical site infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of high-quality randomised controlled trials
Meta Analysis The Lancet. Infectious diseases 2022 PubMed DOI
B Oral hygiene care for critically ill patients to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2013 PubMed DOI
B Interventions for ingrowing toenails
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2012 PubMed DOI
B Interventions for the management of malignant pleural effusions: a network meta-analysis
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016 PubMed DOI
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