Protective effects of melatonin against oxidative injury in rat testis induced by wireless (2.45 GHz) devices.
Oksay T, Naziroğlu M, Doğan S, Güzel A, Gümral N, Koşar PA · 2012
View Original AbstractWiFi-frequency radiation caused testicular damage in rats through oxidative stress, but melatonin supplementation prevented this harm.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to WiFi-frequency radiation (2.45 GHz) for one hour daily over 30 days and found significant damage to testicular tissue through oxidative stress. The radiation increased harmful cellular byproducts and depleted protective antioxidants like vitamins A and E. However, when rats received melatonin supplements, this damage was largely prevented.
Why This Matters
This study adds to mounting evidence that everyday wireless radiation affects male reproductive health through oxidative stress. The 2.45 GHz frequency used here is identical to WiFi routers, Bluetooth devices, and microwave ovens that many men carry in pants pockets or use near their bodies daily. What makes this research particularly compelling is the clear protective effect of melatonin, suggesting the damage occurs through well-understood biological pathways rather than mysterious mechanisms. The science demonstrates that wireless radiation disrupts the delicate antioxidant balance in reproductive tissues. While this was an animal study, the biological mechanisms involved are highly conserved across mammals, making these findings relevant to human health concerns.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 2.45 GHz Duration: 60 min day(-1) for 30 days
Study Details
The present study was designed to determine the possible protective effects of melatonin on oxidative stress-dependent testis injury induced by 2.45-GHz electromagnetic radiation (EMR).
Thirty-two rats were equally divided into four different groups, namely cage control (A1), sham cont...
Lipid peroxidation levels were higher in Group B than in Group A1 and A2. Melatonin treatment preven...
In conclusion, wireless (2.45 GHz) EMR caused oxidative damage in testis by increasing the levels of lipid peroxidation and decreasing in vitamin A and E levels. Melatonin supplementation prevented oxidative damage induced by EMR and also supported the antioxidant redox system in the testis.
Show BibTeX
@article{t_2012_protective_effects_of_melatonin_2482,
author = {Oksay T and Naziroğlu M and Doğan S and Güzel A and Gümral N and Koşar PA},
title = {Protective effects of melatonin against oxidative injury in rat testis induced by wireless (2.45 GHz) devices.},
year = {2012},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23145464/},
}