Effects of 3.5-GHz radiofrequency radiation on energy-regulatory hormone levels in the blood and adipose tissue

Abstract

Overview

In this study, the effects of 3.5-GHz radiofrequency radiation (RFR) on hormones which regulate energy metabolism were investigated using a controlled experiment involving twenty-eight rats.

Methodology

The rats were divided into four groups: healthy sham, healthy RFR, diabetic sham, and diabetic RFR, each group containing seven rats. For 30 days, the groups were exposed to 2 hours of RFR per day in a Plexiglas carousel, except for sham groups which were not exposed.

Findings

• Significant hormonal changes were observed, particularly in oxidative stress markers and hormones regulating energy, including ghrelin, nesfatin-1, and irisin.
• Insulin expression and related pancreatic tissue reactions were also analyzed.
• Despite hormone level changes in the exposed groups, values remained within normal ranges when compared to control (sham) groups.

Conclusion

The study concluded that exposure to 3.5 GHz RFR could potentially disrupt energy-regulating hormonal balances, with enhanced effects observed in conjunction with diabetic conditions.