The study titled “Effects of 4G mobile phone radiation exposure on reproductive, hepatic, renal, and hematological parameters of male Wistar rat” was published online in the journal of Environmental Science and Pollution Research International on December 16, 2023.
Male Wistar rats were exposed to an average power density of 0.2488 mW/cm2 at 2350 MHz for 2 hours a day for 56 days (this is about one-fourth of the FCC’s wireless radiation exposure limit of 1.0 mW/cm2). The exposed rats experienced a significant decrease in sperm viability with alterations in the histology of the liver, kidney, testis, and other reproductive organs. Reduced testosterone, reduced total antioxidant capacity, decreased sperm mitochondrial function and differences in red blood cells were also observed.
Here’s an expert from the study: “The results indicate that 4G radiation increases oxidative stress, induces peroxidation of membrane lipids, and decreases total antioxidant capacity in the testis. In the present experiment, among the sperm parameters studied, only sperm viability decreased significantly in the exposed group. However, long-term exposure may decrease sperm count and quality as well. Significant alterations in kidney and liver function tests may also result upon the longer duration of exposure. Thus, it may be concluded that 4G radiation (Carrier frequency 2350 MHz) can affect the reproductive, renal, and hepatic system…”
Study citation: Gautam R, Pardhiya S, Nirala JP, Sarsaiya P, Rajamani P. Effects of 4G mobile phone radiation exposure on reproductive, hepatic, renal, and hematological parameters of male Wistar rat. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2023 Dec 16. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-31367-x. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38102429.
Physicians Weekly reported on the study here.
