Radiofrequency radiation emitted from Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) causes impaired insulin secretion and increased oxidative stress in rat pancreatic islets.
Masoumi A, Karbalaei N, Mortazavi SMJ, Shabani M. · 2018
View Original AbstractWi-Fi radiation impaired insulin production and blood sugar control in rats, suggesting metabolic risks from chronic wireless exposure.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to Wi-Fi radiation (2.4 GHz) for 4 hours daily over 45 days and found it significantly impaired the pancreas's ability to produce insulin while causing elevated blood sugar levels. The Wi-Fi exposure also increased harmful oxidative stress in pancreatic tissue and reduced the body's natural antioxidant defenses. This suggests that chronic Wi-Fi radiation exposure may interfere with blood sugar regulation, a critical function for metabolic health.
Why This Matters
This study adds important evidence to growing concerns about Wi-Fi's effects on metabolic function. The researchers found that 2.4 GHz radiation - the same frequency used by most home Wi-Fi routers - disrupted insulin production and glucose regulation in ways that mirror early diabetes development. What makes this particularly relevant is that the exposure duration (4 hours daily) reflects realistic human exposure patterns for people working or studying near Wi-Fi devices. The science demonstrates clear biological effects on a fundamental metabolic process that affects every cell in your body. While this research was conducted in rats, the pancreatic mechanisms involved are remarkably similar to those in humans, making these findings directly applicable to human health concerns about chronic Wi-Fi exposure.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 2.45 GHz Duration: 4 h/day for 45 days
Study Details
There is a great concern regarding the possible adverse effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR). This study investigated the effects of EMR induced by Wi-Fi (2.45 GHz) on insulin secretion and antioxidant redox systems in the rat pancreas.
Adult male Sprague–Dawley rats in the weight range of 230–260 g were divided into control, sham, Wi-...
Our data showed that the weight gain in the WI-FI exposed group was significantly lower than the con...
These data showed that EMR of Wi-Fi leads to hyperglycemia, increased oxidative stress, and impaired insulin secretion in the rat pancreatic islets
Show BibTeX
@article{a_2018_radiofrequency_radiation_emitted_from_1673,
author = {Masoumi A and Karbalaei N and Mortazavi SMJ and Shabani M.},
title = {Radiofrequency radiation emitted from Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) causes impaired insulin secretion and increased oxidative stress in rat pancreatic islets.},
year = {2018},
doi = {10.1080/09553002.2018.1490039},
url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09553002.2018.1490039},
}