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, but L-carnitine supplements provided significant protection against this oxidative damage.
Plain English Summary
Turkish researchers exposed rats to WiFi-frequency radiation (2.45 GHz) for one hour daily over 28 days and found it depleted key brain antioxidants including vitamins A, C, and E. When rats were given selenium or L-carnitine supplements during exposure, these protective nutrients were largely restored, with L-carnitine showing stronger protective effects. This suggests that wireless device radiation creates oxidative stress in brain tissue, but certain antioxidants may help counteract this damage.
Why This Matters
This study adds to mounting evidence that wireless radiation at 2.45 GHz - the same frequency used by WiFi routers, microwave ovens, and many Bluetooth devices - can deplete the brain's natural antioxidant defenses. What makes this research particularly valuable is its demonstration that nutritional interventions can provide measurable protection against EMF-induced oxidative stress. The 60-minute daily exposure used here is actually quite modest compared to many people's cumulative WiFi exposure throughout the day from routers, laptops, and smartphones.
The reality is that our brains rely on antioxidants like vitamins C and E to neutralize harmful free radicals, and this study shows wireless radiation can overwhelm these natural defenses. While the protective effects of L-carnitine and selenium are encouraging, the smarter approach is reducing unnecessary exposure in the first place. You don't have to eliminate all wireless technology, but simple steps like turning off WiFi at night and maintaining distance from routers can significantly reduce your daily exposure load.
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
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 A(1): Cage control, Group ...
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_2464,
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},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19637079/},
}