Neuroprotective effects of dietary supplement Kang-fu-ling against high-power microwave through antioxidant action.
Hu S, Peng R, Wang C, Wang S, Gao Y, Dong J, Zhou H, Su Z, Qiao S, Zhang S, Wang L, Wen X · 2014
View Original AbstractHigh-power microwave exposure caused memory loss and brain damage in rats, but antioxidant supplementation provided significant protection.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to high-power microwave radiation, which caused memory problems and brain damage. However, rats given the dietary supplement Kang-fu-ling were protected from these harmful effects through antioxidant action, suggesting certain supplements might help shield the brain from microwave radiation damage.
Why This Matters
This study adds to the growing body of evidence showing that microwave radiation can cause measurable brain damage, even from relatively brief exposures. The 30 mW/cm² power density used here is significantly higher than typical cell phone exposures (which range from 0.1-2 mW/cm²), but it's within the range of what military personnel or workers near high-power radar systems might encounter. What makes this research particularly valuable is that it demonstrates both the biological mechanism behind microwave-induced brain damage (oxidative stress) and shows that this damage can be partially prevented through antioxidant intervention. The science demonstrates that microwave radiation doesn't just heat tissue - it triggers cellular processes that can harm brain function and memory formation. While you shouldn't interpret this as medical advice to take specific supplements, the research does suggest that supporting your body's natural antioxidant systems may be one way to mitigate EMF-related health risks.
Exposure Details
- Power Density
- 30 µW/m²
- Exposure Duration
- 15 minutes
Exposure Context
This study used 30 µW/m² for radio frequency:
- 3,000Mx above the Building Biology guideline of 0.1 μW/m²
- 50Mx above the BioInitiative Report recommendation of 0.0006 μW/cm²
Building Biology guidelines are practitioner-based limits from real-world assessments. BioInitiative Report recommendations are based on peer-reviewed science. Check Your Exposure to compare your own measurements.
Where This Falls on the Concern Scale
Study Details
This study aimed to evaluate the potential protective effects of KFL on cognitive deficit induced by high-power microwave (HPM) and the underlying mechanism for this neuroprotection.
The electron spin resonance technique was employed to evaluate the free radical scavenging activity ...
KFL reversed HPM-induced memory loss and the histopathological changes in hippocampus of rats. In ad...
In summary, the dietary supplement KFL is a promising natural complex, which ameliorates oxidative stress, with neuroprotective effects against HPM
Show BibTeX
@article{s_2014_neuroprotective_effects_of_dietary_535,
author = {Hu S and Peng R and Wang C and Wang S and Gao Y and Dong J and Zhou H and Su Z and Qiao S and Zhang S and Wang L and Wen X},
title = {Neuroprotective effects of dietary supplement Kang-fu-ling against high-power microwave through antioxidant action.},
year = {2014},
url = {https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2014/fo/c4fo00257a/unauth},
}