I beleive he's referring to the Katadyne Mp-1 tablets, which are chlorine dioxide, not iodine.
I'm not suggesting that boiling is always the best option, though it may be if you have abundant fuel and a large enough pot. However if you're going to boil anyway, then there is no reason to use chemicals.
WARNING & DISCLAIMER:
SELECT AND USE OUTDOORS AND SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES AT YOUR OWN RISK. Information posted
on this forum is not reviewed for accuracy and may not be reliable, use at your own risk. Please
review the full WARNING & DISCLAIMER about information on this
site.