Abstract

Overview of Study

Purpose: This pilot study investigates the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic exposure specifically from RFID signals on serotonin metabolism in rats.

Materials and Methods

• Sample Group: 22 male Sprague-Dawley rats divided into two groups—10 in the sham group and 12 in the RFID-exposed group.
• Exposure Details: RFID-exposed rats subjected to an average whole-body specific absorption rate of 2 W/kg for 8 hours daily, over a period of 2 weeks.
• Analysis: Urinary concentrations of tryptophan, 5-hydroxytryptophan, serotonin, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, and 5-methoxyindole-3-acetic acid, analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

Findings

Significant alterations in serotonin metabolism were observed, highlighted by a decrease in serotonin and 5-methoxyindole-3-acetic acid levels in the RFID-exposed rats.

Conclusion

The study concludes that exposure to RFID signals at 2 W/kg can significantly influence serotonin metabolism in rats, suggesting potential health risks associated with such exposure levels.