I just happen to notice that KIO3 is a teratogen (causes birth defects) according to my Aldrich Chemical Co. catalog. Be careful.

-- Dave (aaa@aaa.com), October 08, 1999

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what if you're already born?

-- plonk! (realaddress@hotmail.com), October 08, 1999.

No problem unless you intend to be "born-again."

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. 8^)

This message is for women "in the child-bearing years." If that isn't you, then you don't have to worry.

-- Gypsy (GypsiGold@aol.com), October 08, 1999.

What about its effects on young girls before their child-bearing years? Are eggs permanently affected?

-- helen (sstaten@fullnet.net), October 08, 1999.

I had not even considered this....

ARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH

Does anyone have more information on this?

-- Mumsie (Shezdremn@aol.com), October 09, 1999.

Someone said kelp is a good substitute for KI. That's harmless, I think.

-- Mara Wayne (MaraWayne@aol.com), October 09, 1999.