Microwave: Harmful, Right?

Dangerous microwave: what makes the kitchen appliance harmful?

The microwave itself is not harmful. Rather, it is the radiation that is considered to have such a deleterious effect.

• Microwaves work with electromagnetic radiation.
• Its frequency is 2.45 gigahertz.
• The radiation from microwaves is called high-frequency radiation.
• By the way: Mobile phones also work with a comparable frequency range.

Does the microwave radiation reach the outside?

The microwave radiation cannot get out – as long as the microwave in your kitchen is still working properly.

• The radiation is only released when you close the door of your microwave and then switch the device on.
• The housing of the microwave also offers additional protection.
• However, radiation can escape if your microwave has a defect. If so, you should get a new device. There are now also combinations of microwave and oven.

Is the microwave harmful – yes or no?

In conclusion, one can say that the microwave is not harmful as long as it is completely intact and the relevant limit values are also observed.

• Science has now also been able to find out that intact devices are not carcinogenic.
• In addition, the preparation of the food does not damage the food anymore or less than other processes. At least that is the case if you follow the guidelines.