Protective Role of Vitamin C on the Metabolic and Enzymatic Activities of the Liver in Male Rats After Exposure to Wi-Fi Routers

Authors: Shekoohi-Shooli F, Mortazavi SM, Shojaei-Fard MB, Nematollahi S, Tayebi M

Year: 2016 Sep 1

Category: Biomedical Physics

Journal: J Biomed Phys Eng

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27853723?dopt=Abstract

Abstract

Overview

The study investigates the potentially protective role of Vitamin C against the metabolic and enzymatic activity changes in the liver of male rats due to exposure to radiation from Wi-Fi routers.

Background

  • Increased use of devices emitting microwave radiation, such as mobile phones and Wi-Fi routers, raises health concerns.
  • This study focuses on how Vitamin C intake can counteract the effects of this exposure.

Methods

  • 70 male Wistar rats were divided into seven groups with different conditions of exposure and Vitamin C administration.
  • Measurements of hepatic enzymes and metabolic markers like glucose and cholesterol were executed.

Findings

  • Short-term exposure showed alterations in glucose levels and triglycerides.
  • Longer exposure led to changes in cholesterol levels and LDL.

Conclusion

Wi-Fi radiation influences metabolic parameters and liver enzymes through oxidative stress. However, Vitamin C exhibits a protective effect, preventing alteration and potentially maintaining optimum health.

Wi-Fi radiation Vitamin C liver function oxidative stress rat model enzymatic activity metabolic changes
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