Effect of Exposure to Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field on the Plasma Glucose, Insulin, Triglyceride and Cholesterol of Male Rats

Abstract

Bahaoddini, A., Mohabatkar, H., Nikfarjam, A. and Keshtgar, S. 2008. Effect of exposure to low frequency electromagnetic field on the plasma glucose, insulin, triglyceride and cholesterol of male rats. J. Appl. Anim. Res., 34: 179–180.

Fortyfive adult male rats (220–250g) were divided into 3 equal groups. Rats of group 1 were exposed to 50H_z, 500uµT in solenoid 10 h/day for 2 mo, group 2 were kept in condition similar to the group 1 except in off solenoid and group 3 were kept in normal condition of animal room. Serum glucose of the EMF exposed group was significantly higher and their weight gain, serum insulin and cholesterol were less than those of other groups. These findings demonstrated the potential role of EMF for clinical use.

Keywords:

• Electromagnetic field (EMF)
• insulin
• triglycerides
• glucose
• cholesterol