Effect of electromagnetic waves from mobile phone on immune status of male rats: possible protective role of vitamin D.
El-Gohary OA, Said MA. · 2016
View Original AbstractMobile phone radiation weakened rats' immune systems after 30 days of exposure, but vitamin D supplementation provided significant protection.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed male rats to mobile phone radiation for either 1 or 2 hours daily over 30 days and measured changes in their immune systems. They found that phone radiation significantly weakened multiple immune markers (antibodies and white blood cells), with longer exposures causing greater damage. Importantly, rats given vitamin D supplements showed protection against these immune system effects.
Why This Matters
This study adds to growing evidence that mobile phone radiation can suppress immune function, even at exposure levels similar to typical phone use. What makes this research particularly valuable is the dose-response relationship - longer daily exposures caused progressively more immune damage. The finding that vitamin D supplementation protected against these effects suggests our bodies have natural defense mechanisms that EMF exposure may overwhelm. The reality is that many of us use our phones for hours daily, potentially creating chronic immune stress. While we can't eliminate phone use entirely, this research reinforces the importance of reducing unnecessary exposure and maintaining optimal nutrition to support our body's natural protective systems.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. Duration: 1 and 2 h/day for 30 days
Study Details
The present study assesses the effect of electromagnetic field (EMF) emitted from a mobile phone on the immune system in rats and the possible protective role of vitamin D.
Rats were randomly divided into six groups: Group I: control group; Group II: received vitamin D (10...
After 30 days of exposure time, 1 h/day EMF exposure resulted in significant decrease in immunoglobu...
We concluded that exposure to mobile phone radiation compromises the immune system of rats, and vitamin D appears to have a protective effect.
Show BibTeX
@article{oa_2016_effect_of_electromagnetic_waves_2054,
author = {El-Gohary OA and Said MA.},
title = {Effect of electromagnetic waves from mobile phone on immune status of male rats: possible protective role of vitamin D.},
year = {2016},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27901344/},
}