Changes in antioxidant capacity of blood due to mutual action of electromagnetic field (1800 MHz) and opioid drug (tramadol) in animal model of persistent inflammatory state
Bodera P, Stankiewicz W, Zawada K, Antkowiak B, Paluch M, Kieliszek J, Kalicki B, Bartosiński A, Wawer I · 2013
View Original AbstractCell phone frequency radiation reduced blood antioxidant defenses in just 15 minutes, with effects worsened by common pain medication.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to cell phone radiation (1800 MHz) for 15 minutes and found it significantly reduced the blood's ability to fight harmful free radicals. This antioxidant damage occurred in both healthy and inflamed animals, suggesting cell phone radiation may weaken natural cellular defenses.
Why This Matters
This study adds to mounting evidence that radiofrequency radiation at cell phone frequencies can disrupt fundamental biological processes, specifically our antioxidant defense systems. The 1800 MHz frequency used here is identical to what GSM phones emit, making these findings directly relevant to everyday exposure. What makes this research particularly concerning is that the effects occurred after just 15 minutes of exposure, and the combination with tramadol (a common pain medication) appeared to worsen the impact. The science demonstrates that EMF exposure doesn't occur in isolation - it interacts with other factors like medications and existing health conditions, potentially amplifying harmful effects. This research underscores why we need to take EMF exposure seriously, especially for people managing chronic conditions or taking medications.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 1800 MHz Duration: 15 min
Study Details
The aim of this study is to observe Changes in antioxidant capacity of blood due to mutual action of electromagnetic field (1800 MHz) and opioid drug (tramadol) in animal model of persistent inflammatory state
Experiments were performed in healthy rats and in rats with persistent inflammatory state induced by...
Our study revealed that single EMF exposure in 1800 MHz frequency significantly reduced antioxidant ...
The aim of the study was to examine the possible, parallel/combined effects of electromagnetic radiation, artificially induced inflammation and a centrally-acting synthetic opioid analgesic drug, tramadol, (used in the treatment of severe pain) on the antioxidant capacity of blood of rats. The antioxidant capacity of blood of healthy rats was higher than that of rats which received only tramadol and were exposed to electromagnetic fields.
Show BibTeX
@article{p_2013_changes_in_antioxidant_capacity_1619,
author = {Bodera P and Stankiewicz W and Zawada K and Antkowiak B and Paluch M and Kieliszek J and Kalicki B and Bartosiński A and Wawer I},
title = {Changes in antioxidant capacity of blood due to mutual action of electromagnetic field (1800 MHz) and opioid drug (tramadol) in animal model of persistent inflammatory state},
year = {2013},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S173411401371017X},
}