Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiations, emitted by a cellular phone, modify cutaneous blood flow.
Monfrecola G, Moffa G, Procaccini EM. · 2003
View Original AbstractCell phone radiation increases blood flow by over 150% during calls, proving immediate cardiovascular responses to EMF exposure.
Plain English Summary
Italian researchers measured blood flow in the ear skin of 30 healthy volunteers while using a cellular phone. They found that phone radiation dramatically increased blood flow by 131-158% when the phone was actively transmitting, compared to when it was turned off. Even physical contact with the phone (when turned off) increased blood flow by 61%, but the electromagnetic radiation itself caused the largest increases.
Why This Matters
This study demonstrates that cellular phone radiation produces immediate, measurable changes in blood circulation at the point of contact. The science shows blood flow increases of over 150% during active phone use - a substantial physiological response that contradicts claims that non-ionizing radiation has no biological effects. What makes this research particularly compelling is its careful experimental design, testing multiple conditions to isolate the electromagnetic effects from simple physical contact or heat. The reality is that your body responds to phone radiation within moments of exposure, suggesting your cardiovascular system recognizes EMF as a biological stressor. While increased blood flow isn't necessarily harmful, it indicates your body is mounting a physiological response to radiation exposure - the kind of immediate biological effect that regulatory agencies often claim doesn't exist at non-thermal levels.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 300 MHz–300 GHz
Study Details
The aim of our study was to assess the effects of non-ionizing EMRs (frequency 3 x 10(8) to 3 x 10(11) Hz), emitted by CFs, on cutaneous blood flow in healthy volunteers.
Thirty healthy volunteers (14 male and 16 female; age: 18-53 years) entered the study. Measurements ...
The mean value of basal microflow (T0), expressed as perfusion units (PU), was 51.26+/-11.93 PU. Dur...
Show BibTeX
@article{g_2003_nonionizing_electromagnetic_radiations_emitted_2437,
author = {Monfrecola G and Moffa G and Procaccini EM. },
title = {Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiations, emitted by a cellular phone, modify cutaneous blood flow.},
year = {2003},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12835541/},
}