Suppressive effect of electromagnetic field on analgesic activity of tramadol in rats.
Bodera P, Stankiewicz W, Antkowiak B, Paluch M, Kieliszek J, Sobiech J, Zdanowski R, Wojdas A, Siwicki AK, Skopińska-Rózewska E. · 2012
View Original AbstractCell phone radiation reduced painkiller effectiveness in rats, suggesting EMF exposure might interfere with medication absorption.
Plain English Summary
Polish researchers exposed rats to cell phone frequency radiation (1800 MHz) and found it interfered with tramadol, a common painkiller used for moderate to severe pain. The electromagnetic fields didn't change pain levels on their own, but they significantly reduced the effectiveness of the pain medication 30 minutes after injection. This suggests that EMF exposure from devices like cell phones might interfere with how our bodies process certain medications.
Why This Matters
This study reveals a concerning intersection between EMF exposure and pharmaceutical effectiveness that deserves attention from both patients and healthcare providers. The researchers used 1800 MHz radiation identical to what mobile phones generate, meaning this interference occurs at exposure levels we encounter daily. While the study focused on tramadol specifically, the underlying mechanism suggests EMF could potentially interfere with other medications that work through similar neurological pathways. What this means for you is that EMF exposure might be quietly undermining the effectiveness of pain medications and potentially other drugs. The science demonstrates that electromagnetic fields aren't just passive background radiation - they actively interfere with biological processes, including how our bodies respond to medical treatments.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 1500 MHz, 1800 MHz Duration: 30, 60 and 90 minutes
Study Details
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of electromagnetic fields of high-frequency microwaves on pain perception and anti-nociceptive activity of tramadol (TRAM) - analgetic effective in the treatment of moderate to severe acute and chronic pain states.
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Show BibTeX
@article{p_2012_suppressive_effect_of_electromagnetic_1913,
author = {Bodera P and Stankiewicz W and Antkowiak B and Paluch M and Kieliszek J and Sobiech J and Zdanowski R and Wojdas A and Siwicki AK and Skopińska-Rózewska E.},
title = {Suppressive effect of electromagnetic field on analgesic activity of tramadol in rats.},
year = {2012},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22708363/},
}