Health and fitness Effects of EMF Radiation

RF-EMF radiation can cause damages to DNA and tissue, and even disrupt the blood-brain barrier. These effects are real and ARPANSA is actively involved in discussions with EHS community, medical experts, and researchers. ARPANSA will continue to study research related to the health effects of EMF radiation.

DNA damage is caused by RF-EMF
The exposure to electromagnetic fields created by humans (EMFs) are associated with DNA damage and other negative health adverse effects. EMFs can disrupt intracellular ionic concentrations, which are essential to ensure the balance of electrochemical activity in cells. In turn, this can cause disruption to cell homeostasis and result in DNA damage. Additionally  emf radiation  to EMFs is also linked to an overproduction of free radicals as well as reactive oxygen species (ROS).

Exposure to RF-EMF radiation has been linked with alterations in male germ cell development. This results in the differentiation of the germ cell into spermatozoa as well functioning maturation when the spermatozoa move through the epididymis. To investigate the effect of RF-EMF exposure on male germ cell development, a specially-built waveguide device was developed to expose non-restrained mice to RF-EMF in the range of 2.2 W/kg.

In a recent study researchers discovered exposure to RF-EME causes an oxidative DNA damage to the spermatozoa. Sperm DNA fragmentation increased by 18% after a week of treatment, and by 23 percent after 5 weeks. Furthermore, DNA damage in mitochondria was observed by measuring the level of a biomarker, 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OH-dG).

However the fact that RF-EMF radiation isn't yet considered a carcinogen. However, several studies have found that exposure to RF-EMF can affect DNA health in variety of cell lines. In one study, scientists subjected Vero cell lines to EMF at 100 Hz over about 45 minutes. They assessed DNA damage for at 48 hours following exposure to determine if exposure affected DNA integrity.

The effect of RF-EMF on tissue heating
Although the effects of RF EMF are generally thought as thermal in nature, a few studies have demonstrated that non-thermal effects may also be present. These may be the reason for certain of the unsolved findings in the epidemiological study of EMF hypersensitivity. Therefore, it is important to look at the non-thermal aspects when conducting systematic reviews.

Non-thermal effects from RF-EMF could occur at the cell membrane. This is an area which has already been thoroughly examined. In particular the electrochemical properties of cell membranes is being studied. It is believed that energy generated by RF-EMF greater than 1 MHz is transmitted to tissues via dielectric dissipation and ionic discharge. Studies of the theory have suggested that the energy transfer to the tissue could be up to 200 kV/m.

emf radiation symptoms  of tissues are regulated in the form and quantity of water molecules and ions, and other molecules inside the body. This determines how well absorbed EMR from RF is absorbed by different tissues. The tissues with the highest conductivity tend to absorb more of the field and cause more of an effect. This is the reason the degree of heat generated by tissue is not constant from outside to inside the body, but occurs in hot areas. Bone and fatty tissue is less prone to RF heating than other tissues, because they have a low water content.

The intensity of penetration of the electromagnetic field depends on the frequency and strength of field. Muscle tissue is more able to absorb field energy than other tissues, and converts it to heat more efficiently. Usually the penetration depth that RFEMF has is measured in millimeters (mm). But, the greater the frequency, the deeper the penetration.

RF-EMF causes blood-brain barrier disruption
Researchers have discovered that RF-EMF could disrupt the blood-brain barrier, altering sleep patterns and neurotransmitter levels. Furthermore to this, the effects that EMF in brain activities are associated with neurodegenerative diseases. For example, EMF from mobile phones can affect electroencephalogram activity and sleep patterns, and the activity of nitric oxide and xanthin oxidase.

Researchers from the Vienna University have studied the effects of exposure to RF EMF on brain cells. They also studied how ELF EMFs on the brain system. Although the cellular mechanisms that are involved aren't fully understood however, there is an obvious relationship between exposure to ELF EMF and depletion of myelin. This relationship might account for the electro-hypersensitivity symptoms of electro-hypersensitivity. There are, however, known methods to regenerate myelin in the brain.

Researchers have discovered that exposure to 900 MHz EMF enhanced the permeability of BBB and raised signs of neuronal damage in rodents. They also observed increased extravasation of albumin to neurons. Furthermore, they discovered that after 30 minutes of exposure to 900 MHz, 99mTc-MIBI increased its penetration in the cortex. But,  emf radiation  did not happen with Evans blue-based injections.

Despite these findings, RF-EMF does not have a clear method for disrupting the BBB. Research suggests that EMF exposure can increase erythrocyte membrane permeability. This could alter the BBB and increase the efflux of calcium ions. Furthermore, the presence a 99mTc-MIBI radiotracer in the brain has also been linked to an increase in the permeability and permeability of the BBB.