Exposure to wireless phone emissions and serum β-trace protein
Hardell L, Söderqvist F, Carlberg M, Zetterberg H, Mild KH · 2010
View Original AbstractLong-term wireless phone use correlates with reduced brain-produced sleep-regulating proteins, potentially explaining EMF-related sleep disturbances.
Plain English Summary
Researchers measured β-trace protein (a brain-produced protein that helps regulate sleep) in 62 young adults and found that people who used wireless phones longer had lower levels of this protein in their blood. When participants were exposed to cell phone radiation for 30 minutes in a lab setting, their β-trace protein didn't change significantly, but unexposed participants showed increased levels over the same time period.
Why This Matters
This study reveals a concerning pattern: chronic wireless phone use appears linked to reduced levels of β-trace protein, a substance your brain produces to help regulate sleep cycles. The researchers suggest EMF emissions may interfere with your body's natural production of this important protein, which could explain why so many people report sleep problems after heavy phone use. What makes this research particularly relevant is that it examined real-world usage patterns, not just short-term lab exposures. The 890 MHz GSM signal used in the experimental portion operates at frequencies identical to those your cell phone uses every day. While the study was small and relied on self-reported phone usage, it adds to growing evidence that wireless radiation affects brain biochemistry in ways that could impact your sleep quality and overall neurological health.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 890 MHz GSM Duration: 30 minutes
Study Details
We studied the concentration of β-trace protein in blood in relation to emissions from wireless phones.
This study included 62 persons aged 18-30 years. The concentration of β-trace protein decreased with...
No statistically significant change of β-trace protein was found. In a similar study of the remainin...
Show BibTeX
@article{l_2010_exposure_to_wireless_phone_1495,
author = {Hardell L and Söderqvist F and Carlberg M and Zetterberg H and Mild KH},
title = {Exposure to wireless phone emissions and serum β-trace protein},
year = {2010},
doi = {10.3892/ijmm_00000466},
url = {https://www.spandidos-publications.com/10.3892/ijmm_00000466},
}