The term “WiFi Blood-Brain Barrier” refers to a concept about the effects of WiFi, or pulsed electromagnetic frequencies, on the human brain.
It is commonly associated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (aka RFK Jr) who received attention for promoting the concept.
WiFi & the ‘Blood-Brain Barrier’ – Is There Scientific Evidence Behind WiFi Radiation & Affect on the Brain?
WiFi consists of an antenna connected to the internet and various wireless devices.
The electromagnetic frequency of WiFi is pulsed, not continuous, and this pulsed nature is considered to have a significant biological impact.
Research indicates that the more pulsed an electromagnetic frequency is, the more harmful it may be for biological specimens, including humans.
A specific intensity range of electromagnetic pulses may produce maximum effects, which then decrease at lower and higher intensities.
When the impact of pulsed electromagnetic frequencies was studied in the brains of mice, short-term exposure (1-2 months) caused relatively modest and reversible changes.
However, prolonged exposure led to severe, irreversible effects on neurons and the brain, suggesting that the changes induced by pulsed electromagnetic frequencies accumulate over time.
These pulsed electromagnetic frequencies could be especially harmful to young children and pregnant women.
Children’s smaller skulls and thinner skull thickness might increase brain exposure to these frequencies.
Moreover, these frequencies have been found to be potent in embryonic stem cells, which are more prevalent in fetuses and children, possibly affecting brain development.
One of the first studies to shed light on how these frequencies could affect human health showed that low-intensity pulsed electromagnetic frequencies could be blocked using drugs that target voltage-gated calcium channels.
Further studies revealed that these frequencies activated calcium channels in plants, animals, and human cells.
Besides calcium channels, voltage-gated sodium, potassium, and chloride channels in humans were also found to be activated by exposure to pulsed electromagnetic frequency.
This effect was observed within five seconds in cultured cells, suggesting a direct impact of these frequencies on the plasma membrane.
The various biological effects of pulsed electromagnetic frequency exposure include oxidative stress, reduced fertility in both males and females, neurological effects, cell death and damage, changes in steroid hormone levels, and calcium overload.
However, it’s worth noting that some studies claim there are no effects of pulsed electromagnetic frequencies, as the observed effects were not statistically significant. But this does not necessarily mean that there is no effect at all.
Given the widespread presence of WiFi in human-occupied spaces, especially in schools, it’s suggested to approach the situation with caution until the effects of pulsed electromagnetic frequencies on humans are fully understood.
