[The uptake of potassium Iodide and its effect as an antioxidant in isolated rabbit eyes].
[Article in German]
Elstner EF, Adamczyk R, Kröner R, Furch A.
Abstract
Potassium Iodide (KI) passes the cornea of isolated rabbit eyes with kinetics of approximately 0.25 mumol/h/ml aqueous humor. In photodynamic reactions, simulated as light-dependent decay of S-methyl-alpha-ketobutyric acid in the presence of riboflavin, KI acts as an antioxidant cooperating with internal scavengers such as ascorbate. With the simple model reactions applied it may be possible to study mechanism and functions in vivo of eye-protecting factors or combinations of compounds.

That is what your link brought up. Seriously? This one study that has the word Antioxidant is the reason you decided it is an antioxidant?

Notice the rest of the information. What can you tell me about the light dependent decay? I am not seeing enough information to actually be able to have any opinion.

MAYBE IT IS JUST SO SMART THAT IT IS BOTH! THERE YOU GO, IT IS A SMART SUPPLEMENT, SCREW YOUR SMART PHONE, JUST GET THE SMART SUPPLEMENT! LOL


ki converts to Iodine - notice the word below "Oxidation" - it is a huge Apotosis inducer. Originally used to release the mucus from lungs of people suffering from emphysema.

SSKI .html">http://www.olaloa.com/the-healing-power-of-potassium-iodide- SSKI .html

The Healing Power of Potassium Iodide ( SSKI )

Iodine is a halogen, related to bromine, chlorine and fluorine, all of which are essential for human life to exist. (There is some question about the essentiality of fluorine despite the benefits for teeth). The requirement for Iodine ranges from 100 to 200 mcg daily, with individual variation due to age, urinary clearance, sex and diet. There is no mechanism for conservation of Iodine by the kidneys so it must be ingested regularly to prevent deficiency. Goiter is prevented by a daily intake of about 75 mcg and the RDA is set at 150 mcg. The US diet averages 300 mcg so deficiency is said to be uncommon.

The thyroid hormone, thyroxine, requires four atoms of iodine in order to perform its function of regulating the rate of oxidation in every cell in the body. This is the the essential function of iodine and in case of deficiency the body energy drops and all cells function poorly. This is called myxedema and adults with this condition feel listless and depressed; their skin is dry and cold and the tissues become puffy and edematous. The tongue becomes swollen and the hair and eyebrows thin out so that diagnosis is sometimes obvious from the physical appearance by itself. In children with iodine deficiency, a combination of physical stigmata similar to the above plus severe mental retardation may leave permanent handicaps. Results are more favorable in adults because treatment with thyroxine and/or iodine can reverse the symptoms entirely.