Assessment of electromagnetic fields, vibration and sound exposure effects from multiple transceiver mobile phones on oxidative stress levels in serum, brain and heart tissue

Abstract

Overview

The study focuses on the effects of electromagnetic fields from mobile phones on oxidative stress in albino Wistar rats. Exposure included electromagnetic radiation, vibration, and sound from mobile phones.

Findings

• 45 male albino Wistar rats were used, divided into nine groups, with one control group and eight exposure groups.
• Exposure was from mobile phones in different modes - silent, vibration, ringtone, or both sound and vibration - for at least 10 minutes daily within a 12-hour window.
• After six weeks, oxidative stress markers were assessed in serum, brain, and heart tissues.
• Significant decreases in protective enzymes and increases in damaging substances were observed, indicating oxidative stress induced by the mobile phone emissions.
• Particularly notable changes included decreased levels of glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, and malondialdehyde. Increased nitric oxide activity was observed in the brain and heart.

Conclusion

Exposure to electromagnetic fields from mobile phones, either double or triple transceiver types, significantly impacts oxidative stress levels in vital organs, which could pose serious health risks.