Aluminium foil dampened the adverse effect of 2100 MHz mobile phone-induced radiation on the blood parameters and myocardium in rats

Abstract

Overview

Mobile phones emit radiofrequency radiation (RFR) which might possess adverse health effects. This study explores the protective capabilities of aluminium foil as a barrier against mobile phone radiation.

Findings

• The study scrutinized the effects of 2100 MHz of RFR at 0.84-1.86 W/kg specific absorption rate, subjecting rats to this environment for 4 hours daily over a 30-day period.
• Investigations spanned blood parameters like haemoglobin, leucocytes (white blood cells), thrombocytes (platelets), erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and myocardial histology.
• Significant findings included lower leucocyte and neutrophil counts and higher corticosterone levels in RFR-exposed rats without aluminium foil protection compared to controls.
• Conversely, aluminium foil usage appeared to mitigate these effects, evidenced by lower inflammatory-oxidative stress in rodents' blood cells and myocardium.

Conclusion

This study suggests that aluminium foil might protect against the cellular and inflammatory stress caused by mobile phone-induced RFR, highlighting an urgent need for solutions to mitigate health risks associated with electromagnetic radiation exposure.