In recent times, extensive research proves that Alzheimer’s disease is spreading more widely in the world, especially as the world’s population is gradually aging day by day. In 2015, it reached 49 million people. Scientists predict that from 2030, the total number of people affected could reach 75 million.
According to a study published on March 11, 2022 in the specialist journal Current Alzheimer Research, mobile phones and other WiFi networks increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
This research led by a professor of biochemistry and medicine at the public University of Washington, Martin L. Pall, was carried out on rats. According to the results, there is an increase in calcium levels in neuronal cells in those who are exposed to electromagnetic fields.
“One of the factors characterizing Alzheimer’s disease is the accumulation of calcium in the cells. The mechanism involved is an activation of pumps present in the cell walls of neurons, called voltage-gated calcium channels. They would be activated by magnetic fields and bring excess calcium into neuronal cells“we read on Doctissimo.
Dr. Martin Pall found in his research that “Electromagnetic fields act through electrical spikes and time-varying magnetic forces on the nanosecond scalee”, he explains that “cany of them can produce the ultimate nightmare, extremely early onset Alzheimer’s disease.“.
“LAlzheimer’s disease remains mainly a dementia of the elderly and that cases are increasing due to the aging of the population” remembers his side Dr Christophe De Jaeger, physiologist and member of the Doctissimo expert committee.
In his cautionary remarks, he indicates that “Although the physiology of rats and humans is different, this study highlights an avenue that should be explored further to know whether or not electromagnetic fields can have such an impact on cognitive health in humans. male”.
Hence the conclusion of Pall who emphasizes that “the results of each of these studies should be shared with the general public so that everyone can take the necessary steps to reduce the incidence of early forms of Alzheimer’s disease.”
However, the research will not stop there, because they believe that they must pursue certain steps in order to achieve more conclusive results. In the meantime, what would be best for each individual is to reduce as much as possible the amount of time they spend on their smartphone, especially if they are connected to a WiFi network.