The impact of electromagnetic radiation of different parameters on platelet oxygen metabolism - in vitro studies.
Lewicka M, Henrykowska GA, Pacholski K, Szczęsny A, Dziedziczak-Buczyńska M, Buczyński A. · 2015
View Original AbstractCommon electronics like car systems and LCD monitors trigger oxidative stress in blood cells within just 30 minutes of exposure.
Plain English Summary
Polish researchers exposed human blood platelets to electromagnetic fields from car electronics, physiotherapy equipment, and LCD monitors for 30 minutes. They found that all three sources caused oxidative stress (cellular damage from harmful molecules called free radicals), with car electronics producing the strongest effects. This suggests that common electronic devices may damage our blood cells and potentially contribute to diseases linked to oxidative stress.
Why This Matters
This study adds important evidence to our understanding of how everyday EMF sources affect our biology at the cellular level. The researchers found that even 30 minutes of exposure to fields from common devices triggered measurable oxidative stress in blood platelets. What makes this particularly significant is that car electronics produced the strongest effects - and these are fields we're exposed to regularly during commutes and travel. The science demonstrates that EMF exposure doesn't need to be intense or prolonged to trigger biological responses. While this was an in vitro study using isolated platelets, it provides a clear mechanism for how EMF exposure could contribute to health problems over time. The reality is that oxidative stress is linked to numerous chronic diseases, from cardiovascular problems to premature aging. You don't have to eliminate all EMF exposure, but this research supports taking reasonable precautions to reduce unnecessary exposure, especially in vehicles where the effects appear strongest.
Exposure Details
- Magnetic Field
- 0.5, 10 mG
- Electric Field
- 220 V/m
- Source/Device
- 50 Hz–1 kHz
- Exposure Duration
- 30 min
Exposure Context
This study used 0.5, 10 mG for magnetic fields:
- 25Kx above the Building Biology guideline of 0.2 mG
- 5Kx above the BioInitiative Report recommendation of 1 mG
This study used 220 V/m for electric fields:
- 733.3x above the Building Biology guideline of 0.3 V/m
Building Biology guidelines are practitioner-based limits from real-world assessments. BioInitiative Report recommendations are based on peer-reviewed science. Check Your Exposure to compare your own measurements.
Where This Falls on the Concern Scale
Study Details
A comparison of changes within catalase enzymatic activity and malondialdehyde concentration arising under the influence of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by car electronics, equipment used in physiotherapy and LCD monitors.
The suspension of human blood platelets at a concentration of 1 × 109/0.001 dm 3, obtained from whol...
An increase in catalase activity and malondialdehyde concentration was observed after 30 min exposur...
The low frequency electromagnetic fields generated by car electronics, physiotherapy equipment and LCD monitors may be a cause of oxidative stress in the human body and may lead to free radical diseases.
Show BibTeX
@article{m_2015_the_impact_of_electromagnetic_408,
author = {Lewicka M and Henrykowska GA and Pacholski K and Szczęsny A and Dziedziczak-Buczyńska M and Buczyński A. },
title = {The impact of electromagnetic radiation of different parameters on platelet oxygen metabolism - in vitro studies.},
year = {2015},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25923084/},
}