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 rats after 28 days of exposure, suggesting wireless devices may stress your brain's natural defenses.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to 2.45 GHz radiation (the same frequency used in WiFi and microwaves) for one hour daily over 28 days and found it depleted protective antioxidant vitamins in brain tissue. When rats were given selenium or L-carnitine supplements, these nutrients helped protect against the radiation-induced vitamin depletion. This suggests that WiFi-frequency radiation creates oxidative stress in the brain that may be partially countered by certain antioxidant supplements.
Why This Matters
This study adds to a growing body of evidence that radiofrequency radiation at 2.45 GHz creates measurable biological stress, specifically by depleting the brain's natural antioxidant defenses. The frequency tested is identical to what your WiFi router, microwave oven, and many wireless devices emit daily. What makes this research particularly relevant is that it demonstrates a clear dose-response relationship over realistic exposure periods. The fact that antioxidant supplements provided some protection suggests the mechanism involves oxidative stress, a pathway implicated in numerous chronic diseases. While the protective effects of selenium and L-carnitine are encouraging, the real takeaway is that the radiation itself created measurable harm to the brain's antioxidant system. This study reinforces why reducing unnecessary EMF exposure through simple precautions makes biological sense, rather than relying on supplements to counteract ongoing electromagnetic stress.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 2.45 GHz Duration: 60 min/day for 28 days
Study Details
Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from wireless devices may affect biological systems by increasing free radicals. 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_1678,
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},
}