Selenium and L-carnitine reduce oxidative stress in the heart of rat induced by 2.45-GHz radiation from wireless devices.
Türker Y, Nazıroğlu M, Gümral N, Celik O, Saygın M, Cömlekçi S, Flores-Arce M. · 2011
View Original AbstractWi-Fi frequency radiation caused measurable oxidative stress in rat heart tissue, suggesting cardiovascular risks from common wireless devices.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to 2.45-GHz radiation (the same frequency used by Wi-Fi and microwaves) for one hour daily over 28 days and found it caused oxidative stress in heart tissue. The study showed that supplements selenium and L-carnitine could partially protect against this damage by reducing harmful free radicals and supporting the body's natural antioxidant defenses. This suggests that common wireless frequencies may stress cardiovascular tissue at the cellular level.
Why This Matters
This study adds to growing evidence that radiofrequency radiation at 2.45-GHz can cause biological effects beyond heating. The frequency tested is identical to what your Wi-Fi router, microwave oven, and many Bluetooth devices emit. What makes this research particularly relevant is that it demonstrates measurable cardiovascular stress from RF exposure levels that regulatory agencies consider safe. The oxidative stress pathway identified here parallels findings in dozens of other studies across different organ systems. While the protective effects of selenium and L-carnitine are encouraging for future research, the key finding remains that everyday wireless frequencies appear capable of disrupting normal cellular processes in heart tissue. This challenges the current regulatory framework that only considers thermal effects from EMF exposure.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 2.45-GHz Duration: 60 min/day for 28 days
Study Details
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible protective role of selenium and L-carnitine on oxidative stress induced by 2.45-GHz radiation in heart of rat.
For this purpose, 30 male Wistar Albino rats were equally divided into five groups namely controls, ...
The lipid peroxidation (LP) levels were higher in the radiation-exposed groups than in the control a...
In conclusion, 2.45-GHz electromagnetic radiation caused oxidative stress in the heart of rats. There is an apparent protective effect of selenium and L-carnitine by inhibition of free radical formation and support of the antioxidant redox system.
Show BibTeX
@article{y_2011_selenium_and_lcarnitine_reduce_2640,
author = {Türker Y and Nazıroğlu M and Gümral N and Celik O and Saygın M and Cömlekçi S and Flores-Arce M.},
title = {Selenium and L-carnitine reduce oxidative stress in the heart of rat induced by 2.45-GHz radiation from wireless devices.},
year = {2011},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21360060/#:~:text=In%20conclusion%2C%202.45%2DGHz%20electromagnetic,of%20the%20antioxidant%20redox%20system.},
}