Modulator effects of L-carnitine and selenium on wireless devices (2.45 GHz)-induced oxidative stress and electroencephalography records in brain of rat
Naziroğlu M, Gümral N. · 2009
View Original AbstractWiFi-frequency radiation depleted brain antioxidants in just 28 days at levels similar to everyday device exposure.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to WiFi-frequency radiation (2.45 GHz) for one hour daily over four weeks. The radiation significantly reduced protective antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E in brain tissue. This suggests wireless devices may deplete the brain's natural defenses against cellular damage.
Why This Matters
This study adds to a growing body of evidence showing that everyday wireless frequencies can trigger oxidative stress in brain tissue. The 2.45 GHz frequency used here is identical to what your WiFi router, Bluetooth devices, and microwave oven emit. The specific absorption rates tested (0.1 and 1.73 W/kg) fall within ranges you experience from close proximity to wireless devices. What makes this research particularly significant is that it demonstrates measurable depletion of critical antioxidant vitamins after just 28 days of exposure. The reality is that most of us are exposed to these frequencies continuously, not just one hour per day. While the protective effects of certain nutrients are encouraging, the fundamental finding remains concerning: wireless radiation appears to create oxidative stress that overwhelms the brain's natural defense systems.
Exposure Details
- SAR
- 0.1 and 1.73 W/kg
- Source/Device
- 2.45 GHz
- Exposure Duration
- 60 min/day for 28 days
Where This Falls on the Concern Scale
Study Details
The present study was designed to determine the effects of 2.45 GHz EMR on the brain antioxidant redox system and electroencephalography (EEG) records in rat. The possible protective effects of selenium and L-carnitine were also tested and compared to untreated controls
Thirty rats were equally divided into five different groups, namely Group A1: Cage control, Group A2...
The cortex brain vitamin A (p < 0.05), vitamin C (p < 0.01) and vitamin E (p < 0.05) concentrations ...
L-carnitine and selenium seem to have protective effects on the 2.45 GHz-induced decrease of the vitamins by supporting antioxidant redox system. L-carnitine on the vitamin concentrations seems to more protective affect than in selenium.
Show BibTeX
@article{m_2009_modulator_effects_of_lcarnitine_153,
author = {Naziroğlu M and Gümral N. },
title = {Modulator effects of L-carnitine and selenium on wireless devices (2.45 GHz)-induced oxidative stress and electroencephalography records in brain of rat},
year = {2009},
doi = {10.1080/09553000903009530},
url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09553000903009530},
}