The radioprotective effects of Moringa oleifera against mobile phone electromagnetic radiation-induced infertility in rats.
Bin-Meferij MM, El-Kott AF. · 2015
View Original AbstractCell phone radiation significantly damaged sperm quality and testicular tissue in rats, but antioxidant-rich plant extracts provided protective effects.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed male rats to cell phone radiation (900 MHz) for one hour daily over several weeks and found significant damage to sperm quality, count, and testicular tissue structure. The radiation caused irregular sperm development, cell death, and reduced fertility markers. However, when rats were also given Moringa leaf extract (a plant rich in antioxidants), the protective compounds largely prevented this reproductive damage.
Why This Matters
This study adds to mounting evidence that cell phone radiation can harm male fertility, even at exposure levels similar to typical phone use. The 900 MHz frequency tested is within the range used by mobile networks worldwide. What makes this research particularly significant is the clear demonstration of how oxidative stress drives EMF-induced reproductive damage - and how antioxidants can provide protection. The reality is that your phone's proximity to your body matters. While this study used lab animals, the biological mechanisms it reveals - cellular damage from electromagnetic stress - operate similarly in humans. The research suggests that reproductive health concerns from EMF exposure are biologically plausible and deserve serious attention from men trying to conceive.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 900 MHz Duration: one hour a day and for (7) days a week
Study Details
The present study has investigated the effects of mobile phone electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on fertility in rats. The purpose of this study was to explore the capability of polyphenolic-rich Moringa oleifera leaf extract in protecting rat testis against EMR-induced impairments based on evaluation of sperm count, viability, motility, sperm cell morphology, anti-oxidants (SOD & CAT), oxidative stress marker, testis tissue histopathology and PCNA immunohistochemistry.
The sample consisted of sixty male Wistar rats which were divided into four equal groups. The first ...
The results showed that the EMR treated group exhibited a significantly decrease sperm parameters. F...
This study concludes that chronic exposure to EMR marked testicular injury which can be prevented by Moringa oleifera leaf extract.
Show BibTeX
@article{mm_2015_the_radioprotective_effects_of_1908,
author = {Bin-Meferij MM and El-Kott AF.},
title = {The radioprotective effects of Moringa oleifera against mobile phone electromagnetic radiation-induced infertility in rats.},
year = {2015},
url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4612844/},
}