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.

This study adds to the growing evidence that cell phone radiation can trigger oxidative stress in biological systems, even from relatively brief exposures. The 1800 MHz frequency tested is identical to what millions of people are exposed to daily through GSM cell phones, making these findings directly relevant to human health concerns. What makes this research particularly significant is that it demonstrates measurable biological effects occurred after just 15 minutes of exposure, and that pre-existing inflammation or certain medications may amplify these effects. The reality is that most people carry phones that emit these same frequencies for hours each day, often in direct contact with their bodies. While this was an animal study, the consistent pattern of oxidative stress findings across multiple research teams suggests our cellular antioxidant systems are being challenged by routine RF exposure in ways we're only beginning to understand.