Abstract

Overview

Melatonin, a vital hormone synthesized by the pineal gland, plays multiple roles in human physiology and the regulation of circadian rhythms. Its function as a protective agent against non-ionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF), which are known to disturb the body's oxidative/anti-oxidative balance, is explored here.

Findings

• The review examines inconsistent studies on melatonin’s potential to offset EMF-induced effects.
• It discusses the intertwined relationship between melatonin, EMF exposure, and oxidative stress.
• A conceptual model is offered, illustrating how melatonin potentially mitigates RF/ELF-EMF induced oxidative stress through free radical scavenging.

Conclusion

This work emphasizes the plausible therapeutic roles of melatonin in countering the harmful impacts of EMF and specifically addresses concerns related to electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS).