Protective effects of β-glucan against oxidative injury induced by 2.45-GHz electromagnetic radiation in the skin tissue of rats.
Ceyhan AM, Akkaya VB, Güleçol ŞC, Ceyhan BM, Özgüner F, Chen W. · 2012
View Original AbstractWiFi-frequency radiation caused measurable oxidative damage to skin tissue, but natural antioxidants significantly reduced this cellular stress.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to WiFi-frequency radiation (2.45 GHz) for one hour daily over four weeks and measured damage to skin tissue. The radiation significantly increased oxidative stress markers and decreased protective antioxidant enzymes in the skin. However, when rats were given beta-glucan (a natural compound found in oats and mushrooms) before each exposure, it largely prevented this cellular damage.
Why This Matters
This study adds to the growing body of evidence showing that microwave radiation at WiFi frequencies can cause oxidative damage to living tissue. The 2.45 GHz frequency used here is identical to what your WiFi router, microwave oven, and many Bluetooth devices emit. What makes this research particularly valuable is that it demonstrates both the biological mechanism of EMF damage (oxidative stress) and shows that natural antioxidants can provide meaningful protection. The reality is that your skin is constantly exposed to these same frequencies from wireless devices you carry and use daily. While we can't eliminate all EMF exposure in our modern world, this research suggests that supporting your body's natural antioxidant systems may help mitigate some of the cellular damage. The science demonstrates that EMF exposure isn't just theoretical harm - it's measurable biological stress that your body has to cope with every day.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 2.45-GHz Duration: 60 min daily, respectively, for 4 weeks
Study Details
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of 2.45-GHz electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on the oxidant and antioxidant status of skin and to examine the possible protective effects of β-glucans against the oxidative injury.
Thirty-two male Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into four equal groups: control; sham expos...
Exposure to 2.45-GHz EMR caused a significant increase in MDA levels and CAT activity, while the act...
The present study demonstrated the role of oxidative mechanisms in EMR-induced skin tissue damages and that β-glucan could ameliorate oxidative skin injury via its antioxidant properties.
Show BibTeX
@article{am_2012_protective_effects_of_glucan_1965,
author = {Ceyhan AM and Akkaya VB and Güleçol ŞC and Ceyhan BM and Özgüner F and Chen W.},
title = {Protective effects of β-glucan against oxidative injury induced by 2.45-GHz electromagnetic radiation in the skin tissue of rats.},
year = {2012},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22237725/},
}