Exploring edible bird nest's potential in mitigating Wi-Fi's impact on male reproductive health

Authors: Maluin SM, Jaffar FHF, Osman K, Zulkefli AF, Mat Ros MF, Ibrahim SF

Year: 2024 Sep 11

Category: Reproductive Biology, Electromagnetic Field Safety

Journal: Reprod Med Biol

DOI: 10.1002/rmb2.12606

URL: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/rmb2.12606

Abstract

Overview

This study evaluated whether edible bird nest (EBN) can protect against the harmful effects of Wi-Fi exposure on male reproductive health. The research specifically investigated EBN's ability to mitigate changes induced by Wi-Fi in male reproductive hormones, estrogen receptors (ER), spermatogenesis, and sperm parameters.

Methods

  • Thirty-six adult male rats were divided into six experimental groups: Control, Control EBN, Control E2, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi+EBN, and Wi-Fi+E2.
  • EBN (250 mg/kg/day) and E2 (12 μg/kg/day) were administered for specified durations.
  • Wi-Fi exposure and EBN supplementation continued for eight weeks using a 2.45 GHz TP-LINK AC750 router placed 20 cm from the cages, with continuous data transfer throughout the study.
  • Examinations included organ weight, hormone levels (FSH, LH, testosterone, E2), ERa/ERβ mRNA and protein expression, spermatogenic markers (c-KIT and SCF), and multiple sperm quality parameters.

Findings

  • Wi-Fi exposure significantly decreased FSH, testosterone, ERa mRNA, and reduced sperm concentration, motility, and viability.
  • EBN supplementation restored FSH and testosterone, increased LH levels and the testosterone/E2 ratio, and normalized ERa mRNA expression.
  • Notably, EBN significantly boosted sperm concentration in Wi-Fi-exposed rats, but did not impact motility or viability.

Conclusion

The study reveals a strong link between Wi-Fi exposure and compromised male reproductive health, particularly sperm quality and hormone balance. EBN supplementation stands out as a potentially effective preventive intervention, uniquely benefiting sperm concentration and reproductive hormone regulation in the context of Wi-Fi exposure. Further research is needed to clarify the precise mechanisms and establish guidelines for the safe use of EBN as a protective agent.

Wi-Fi Exposure Setting

The rats were exposed to Wi-Fi signals at 2.45 GHz from an Archer C20 router, 20 cm from the cages, under controlled laboratory conditions, ensuring the reliability of findings related to male reproductive impacts.

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