Oxidative effects of extremely low frequency magnetic field and radio frequency radiation on testes tissues of diabetic and healthy rats.
Kuzay D, Ozer C, Sirav B, Canseven AG, Seyhan N. · 2017
View Original AbstractBoth magnetic fields and radiofrequency radiation triggered oxidative stress in reproductive tissue, with diabetic subjects showing heightened vulnerability to EMF damage.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed healthy and diabetic rats to extremely low frequency magnetic fields and radiofrequency radiation for 20 minutes daily over one month, then measured oxidative stress markers in testicular tissue. Both types of electromagnetic exposure increased harmful oxidative stress while reducing protective antioxidant levels, with diabetic rats showing more severe effects. The combination of both exposures produced the most pronounced damage to reproductive tissue.
Why This Matters
This study adds to growing evidence that electromagnetic field exposure can trigger oxidative stress in reproductive organs, with diabetics facing heightened vulnerability. The research demonstrates that both ELF magnetic fields (from power lines and household appliances) and radiofrequency radiation (from wireless devices) can compromise the delicate antioxidant balance in testicular tissue. What's particularly concerning is the synergistic effect when both exposures occur together, as commonly happens in our modern environment where we're simultaneously exposed to multiple EMF sources. The finding that diabetic subjects experienced more severe oxidative damage suggests that individuals with metabolic conditions may need to be especially cautious about EMF exposure. While this study used laboratory animals, the biological mechanisms of oxidative stress are well-conserved across species, making these findings relevant to human health concerns about fertility and reproductive function.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. Duration: 5 days/week for one month
Study Details
The purpose of this present study is to investigate oxidative effects and antioxidant parameters of ELF MFs and RF radiation on testis tissue in diabetic and healthy rats.
Wistar male rats were divided into 10 groups. Intraperitoneal single dose STZ (65 mg/kg) dissolved i...
The results of ANOVA and Mann-Whitney tests were compared; p < 0.05 was considered significant. ELF ...
Both radiation practices increased the oxidative stress in testis tissue while causing a decrease in antioxidant level which was more distinctive in diabetic rats
Show BibTeX
@article{d_2017_oxidative_effects_of_extremely_1665,
author = {Kuzay D and Ozer C and Sirav B and Canseven AG and Seyhan N.},
title = {Oxidative effects of extremely low frequency magnetic field and radio frequency radiation on testes tissues of diabetic and healthy rats.},
year = {2017},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/med/28516790},
}