Effects of EMF exposure on the antioxidant defense system

Authors: Kıvrak EG, Yurt KK, Kaplan AA, Alkan I, Altun G

Year: 2017 Oct-Dec

Category: Microscopy Ultrastructure

Journal: J Microsc Ultrastruct

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6025786/

Abstract

Overview

Technological devices, integral to daily life, are documented to have harmful effects on the body, particularly the nervous system. This study reviews the impact of electromagnetic fields (EMF) exposure on the body's antioxidant systems.

Findings

  • EMFs influence various chemical activities in the body, including cellular molecule deterioration and ionic imbalance.
  • Oxygen, vital for life, can lead to hazardous by-products like reactive oxygen species (ROS) during biological reactions. ROS can damage proteins, lipids, and DNA.
  • Antioxidant defense systems regulate free radical formation and prevent their harmful biological effects.
  • Free radicals can be produced through numerous sources such as UV light, drugs, and stress.
  • Exposure to EMFs increases free radical concentrations, potentially overwhelming the antioxidant defenses and leading to oxidative stress.

Conclusion

The review underscores the significant impacts of EMF exposure on oxidative stress levels and its consequential challenging effects on the body's antioxidant systems.

EMF oxidative stress antioxidant defense reactive oxygen species cellular damage
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