Effect of electromagnetic waves from mobile phone on immune status of male rats: possible protective role of vitamin D

Authors: El-Gohary O, Said MA

Year: 2016 Sep 5

Category: Physiology and Pharmacology

Journal: Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology

Institution: Can J Physiol Pharmacol

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27901344

Abstract

Overview

Concerns about mobile phone radiation and its impact on human health drive the interest in this research. The study investigates the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) from mobile phones on the immune responses in rats, exploring the protective potential of vitamin D.

Methodology

Experimental setup featured various groups of rats exposed to different durations of EMF (1 h/day and 2 h/day) with and without dietary vitamin D supplementation.
The control group was not exposed to EMF, maintaining reference biological parameters.

Findings

Significant immunological changes were observed in rats exposed to EMF, showing:

A decrease in immunoglobulin levels (IgA, IgE, IgM, and IgG).
A shift in leukocyte counts, with more neutrophils and fewer lymphocytes.
These effects intensified with longer exposure durations and were mitigated by vitamin D.

Conclusion

The evidence suggests that exposure to EMF from mobile phones can markedly impair the immune system in rats. Vitamin D was found to have a protective effect against these adverse outcomes, potentially offering a mitigative strategy for EMF-induced health risks.

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