Melatonin: a Potential Shield against Electromagnetic Waves

Authors: Maya Jammoul, Nada Lawand

Year: 2021 Jun 9

Category: Neuropharmacology

Journal: Curr Neuropharmacol

DOI: 10.2174/1570159X19666210609163946

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34635042/

Abstract

Overview

Melatonin, a crucial hormone produced by the pineal gland, is deeply involved in several physiological processes and the regulation of circadian rhythms.

Findings

  • The study investigates melatonin's defensive role against the non-ionizing electromagnetic field (EMF), which is known to disrupt the oxidative/anti-oxidative balance within the body.
  • It highlights inconsistencies in research findings regarding this protective capacity.
  • The article synthesizes evidence and proposes a model elucidating melatonin's mechanisms to shield against RF/ELF-EMF induced oxidative stress.
  • Illustrated through its activity as a free radical scavenger, melatonin reduces the radical pair singlet-triplet conversion rate and diminishes the concentration of triplet products.

Conclusion

The review underscores the potential of melatonin not only in mitigating EMF-induced oxidative stress but also as a therapeutic agent for combating the adverse impacts of electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS).

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