Abstract

Overview

In recent years, the exposure of living beings to radiofrequency radiation (RFR) emitted from wireless equipment has increased significantly. This study investigates the impact of 3.5-GHz RFR on hormones that regulate energy metabolism in the body.

Methodology

Twenty-eight rats were divided into four distinct groups: healthy sham, healthy RFR, diabetic sham, and diabetic RFR. Each group comprised seven rats and spent 2 hours per day in a Plexiglas carousel for one month. The experimental groups were exposed to RFR, whereas the sham groups were not.

Findings

• Total antioxidant, total oxidant, hydrogen peroxide, ghrelin, nesfatin-1, and irisin levels were measured, along with insulin expression in pancreatic tissues.
• Significant changes in hormone levels and oxidative stress markers were observed, especially in the presence of diabetes.
• Correlations between oxidative stress and several metabolic hormones were identified, highlighting the complex interactions exacerbated by RFR exposure.

Conclusion

The study concludes that 3.5-GHz radiofrequency radiation has potential deleterious effects on energy metabolism, notably exacerbating conditions such as diabetes. These findings underscore the need for further research into the long-term effects of RFR on biological systems.