Effects of low level pulsed radio frequency fields on induced osteoporosis in rat bone.
Jayanand, Behari J, Lochan R. · 2003
View Original AbstractPulsed radiofrequency at 14 MHz increased bone density in osteoporotic rats, suggesting therapeutic potential for bone loss conditions.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats with artificially induced bone loss (osteoporosis) to pulsed radiofrequency fields at 14 MHz. The electromagnetic field exposure significantly increased bone mineral density and slowed the bone breakdown process compared to untreated rats. This suggests certain radiofrequency patterns might have therapeutic potential for treating osteoporosis.
Why This Matters
This study represents an important finding in the complex relationship between electromagnetic fields and human health. While most EMF research focuses on potential harmful effects, this work demonstrates that specific frequencies and modulation patterns can produce beneficial biological responses. The 14 MHz frequency used here falls within the shortwave radio band, though the study lacks crucial details about power levels that would allow comparison to everyday exposures. What this means for you is that electromagnetic fields aren't inherently good or bad - the biological effects depend entirely on the specific parameters like frequency, modulation, and intensity. This research adds to a growing body of evidence showing that certain EMF exposures can stimulate bone formation, which has led to FDA-approved medical devices for fracture healing.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 14 MHz. modulated at 16 Hz
Study Details
The aim of this study is to investigate Effects of low level pulsed radio frequency fields on induced osteoporosis in rat bone.
Effect of modulated pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs; carrier frequency, 14 MHz. modulated at 16...
These results suggest that such an effective window of pulsed radio frequency fields may be used therapeutically for the treatment of osteoporosis.
Show BibTeX
@article{jayanand_2003_effects_of_low_level_2235,
author = {Jayanand and Behari J and Lochan R.},
title = {Effects of low level pulsed radio frequency fields on induced osteoporosis in rat bone.},
year = {2003},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15266903/},
}