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What Are the Best Magnets for Biomagnetism Therapy?

If you’re searching for the best magnets for biomagnetism therapy, you’ve probably noticed how confusing the options are. There are countless magnets being marketed online as “biomagnetism magnets,” but very little clarity on what actually works.


Biomagnetism is a precise therapy. The magnets you use matter. Their strength matters. And using the wrong magnets is one of the biggest reasons people try biomagnetism and walk away thinking it didn’t work.


Here’s what actually matters.


How to Choose the Right Magnets for Biomagnetism Therapy

The single most important factor when choosing magnets for biomagnetism therapy is surface gauss.


To be effective, magnets must have a surface gauss of 1,000 or higher. Anything below that is not strong enough to alter tissue pH, which is the foundation of biomagnetic therapy.


This is why refrigerator magnets, general wellness magnets, and most pain-relief magnets are not appropriate for biomagnetism therapy.



The Ideal Strength for Biomagnetism Magnets

Guass meter measuring a magnet with a 1982 surface gauss.
Guass meter measuring 1982 surface gauss.

In my experience, the ideal range for magnets used in biomagnetism therapy is 1,000–3,000 surface gauss.


This range is strong enough to do the work without being so powerful that the magnets become unsafe to handle. Very high-strength magnets often come with excessive pull strength, which can cause pinching, injury, or breakage.


Surface gauss matters more than big marketing numbers.






Why Many Magnets Marketed for Biomagnetism Don’t Work

There are a lot of magnets sold online, marketed as “biomagnetism therapy magnets.” Out of curiosity (and frustration), I’ve ordered and tested many of the most common ones myself using a gauss meter. I haven’t found a single magnet sold on Amazon that had sufficient surface gauss to be effective for biomagnetism therapy.


What these listings usually advertise are impressive-looking gauss numbers that refer to core gauss, not surface gauss. Core gauss is measured at the center of the magnet and is ten times higher than the magnetic field at the surface, which is the measurement that actually matters for biomagnetism.


If a magnet does not have 1,000+ surface gauss, it cannot meaningfully influence tissue pH and therefore cannot perform biomagnetic therapy. This kind of misleading marketing is one of the biggest reasons people try biomagnetism and walk away thinking it didn’t work, when in reality, they just didn’t have the right magnets.


Magnet Size, Shape, and Polarity in Biomagnetism Therapy

Magnet size is about ease of use, not power. Small magnets work well for smaller areas or children, medium magnets are the most versatile, and large magnets are helpful for bigger muscle groups like the back or legs.


Round magnets tend to wear more evenly over time than rectangular magnets with edges or tabs.


Biomagnetism magnets also have two sides:

  • Red = positive polarity

  • Black = negative polarity

Correct polarity and correct strength are both essential for biomagnetism to work properly.


Can You Use Biomagnetism Magnets at Home?

Yes. One of the biggest advantages of biomagnetism is that it’s safe and accessible for home use when the correct magnets are used.


The main precautions are:

  • Avoid magnets near implanted medical devices (pacemakers, cochlear implants)

  • Consult a physician if pregnant or breastfeeding

  • Use appropriate magnet strength


So, What Are the Best Magnets for Biomagnetism Therapy?

The best magnets for biomagnetism therapy are magnets that:

  • Have verified surface gauss between 1,000 and 3,000

  • Have a manageable pull strength

  • Clearly indicate polarity

  • Are sourced from someone who actually practices biomagnetism

If surface gauss isn’t clearly stated, that’s a red flag. These are the magnets I use and recommend.


Choosing the right magnets makes the difference between biomagnetism feeling confusing and actually working.



 
 
 

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