Extremely low-frequency magnetic field induces manganese accumulation in brain, kidney and liver of rats.
Celik MS, Guven K, Akpolat V, Akdag MZ, Naziroglu M, Gul-Guven R, Celik MY, Erdogan S. · 2013
View Original AbstractEMF exposure increased toxic metal accumulation in rat organs, suggesting electromagnetic fields may impair the body's detoxification abilities.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to power line frequency magnetic fields while giving them manganese, a potentially toxic metal. The magnetic field exposure significantly increased manganese buildup in the brain, kidneys, and liver, suggesting EMF exposure may impair the body's ability to eliminate toxic substances.
Why This Matters
This study reveals a concerning mechanism by which EMF exposure may amplify toxicity from environmental contaminants. The 1.5 mT magnetic field used is roughly 30 times stronger than typical household exposure but within ranges found near power lines or industrial equipment. What makes this research particularly significant is that it demonstrates EMFs don't just cause direct biological effects - they can also worsen the impact of other toxins we encounter daily. Manganese is naturally present in food and water, but excessive accumulation in the brain is linked to neurological disorders similar to Parkinson's disease. The reality is that we're exposed to multiple environmental stressors simultaneously, and this research suggests EMFs may act as a multiplier for other toxic exposures. You don't have to live near high-voltage power lines to be concerned - this finding points to a broader principle that EMF exposure may compromise your body's natural detoxification processes.
Exposure Details
- Magnetic Field
- 1.5 mG
- Source/Device
- 50 Hz
- Exposure Duration
- 4 h for 5 days a week during 45 days
Exposure Context
This study used 1.5 mG for magnetic fields:
- 75Kx above the Building Biology guideline of 0.2 mG
- 15Kx above the BioInitiative Report recommendation of 1 mG
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
The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of extremely low-frequency magnetic field (ELF-MF) on accumulation of manganese (Mn) in the kidney, liver and brain of rats.
A total of 40 rats were randomly divided into eight groups. Four control groups received 0, 3.75, 15...
In result of the current study, we observed that Mn levels in brain, kidney and liver were higher in...
In conclusion, result of the current study showed that the ELF-MF induced manganese accumulation in kidney, liver and brain of rats.
Show BibTeX
@article{ms_2013_extremely_lowfrequency_magnetic_field_611,
author = {Celik MS and Guven K and Akpolat V and Akdag MZ and Naziroglu M and Gul-Guven R and Celik MY and Erdogan S.},
title = {Extremely low-frequency magnetic field induces manganese accumulation in brain, kidney and liver of rats.},
year = {2013},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23448860/},
}