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Modulator effects of L-carnitine and selenium on wireless devices (2.45 GHz)-induced oxidative stress and electroencephalography records in brain of rat

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Naziroğlu M, Gümral N · 2009

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L-carnitine and selenium supplementation appear to mitigate some oxidative stress effects from 2.45 GHz radiofrequency exposure in rat brain tissue.

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This study examined whether 2.45 GHz electromagnetic radiation affects the brain's antioxidant defense system in rats and whether selenium or L-carnitine supplementation could provide protective effects. Exposure to the radiation for 60 minutes daily over 28 days reduced brain levels of vitamins A, C, and E, while selenium and L-carnitine supplementation partially restored these antioxidant markers, with L-carnitine showing stronger protective effects than selenium.

Why This Matters

The study uses standard biomarkers of oxidative stress (lipid peroxidation, reduced glutathione, antioxidant vitamins) commonly assessed in EMF research on animal models. The 2.45 GHz frequency is relevant to WiFi and wireless device emissions, making this mechanistically pertinent to real-world exposure scenarios.

Exposure Information

Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.

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Naziroğlu M, Gümral N (2009). Modulator effects of L-carnitine and selenium on wireless devices (2.45 GHz)-induced oxidative stress and electroencephalography records in brain of rat.
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@article{nazirolu_m_gmral_n_ce2527,
  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 = {10.1016/j.heares.2009.07.004},
  
}
DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2009.07.004PubMed: 19637079

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