Biomagnetic Basics: Understanding Magnet Strength

If you’re new to Biomagnetism, one of the most confusing (and most important) things to learn is magnet strength. This one concept determines whether your magnets will work, and unfortunately, a lot of people end up buying the wrong ones.

So let’s clear this up in plain English.

Magnet Strength: Gauss vs. Pull Force

Magnet strength is measured in two ways:

• Gauss = how strong the magnetic field is

• Pull Strength = how much force it takes to pull the magnet off a surface

For Biomagnetism, gauss is what matters. We need a strong magnetic field to shift the body’s pH, improve circulation, and facilitate detoxification. That means magnets must have over 1000 surface gauss to qualify as biomagnetism-grade.

But wait, what’s surface gauss?

Surface gauss is the strength measured at the surface of the magnet (aka where it touches your body). That’s what affects the body during a session. Some companies list the core gauss instead, which is about 10x stronger than surface gauss, and completely misleading if you’re trying to figure out what to buy.

Red flag alert: If you don’t see the words surface gauss or if the number seems suspiciously high (like 5000+), it’s probably core gauss or just marketing fluff.

So why do some magnets feel stronger?

If you’ve used our magnets before, you might have thought this: “Danielle, your large magnets feel so much stronger than the small ones!”

That’s true, but only in terms of pull strength, not gauss.

Pull force is influenced by:

• The size of the magnet

• Its shape

• The type of magnetic material

Larger magnets have a greater surface area, resulting in a stronger pull. However, our small, medium, and large magnets all have approximately the same biomagnetism-grade surface gauss, averaging around 1500.

Fun fact: Our small magnets actually have the highest surface gauss because they concentrate the magnetic field in a smaller area.

Do I need super high-gauss magnets?

Nope. In fact, extremely high-gauss magnets (5000+ surface gauss) can be dangerous. They often have such high pull strength that they can pinch skin, damage tissue, or be difficult to use safely. More is not better here. Which is why we chose magnets with a surface gauss of 1500 to use; strong enough, but not so strong that they're dangerous.

Quick Recap

Here’s what you really need to know:

• Biomagnetism-grade = 1000+ surface gauss

• Gauss = magnetic field strength (this matters for Biomag)

• Pull strength = how “grabby” a magnet feels, but not what affects the body

• Bigger magnets = stronger pull, not stronger gauss

• Don’t be fooled by core gauss—it’s not the same

• Magnets that are too strong can be unsafe

If your magnets don’t have the right surface gauss, they won’t work. And if they’re too strong, they could cause harm. That’s why I’ve made sure every magnet we sell is within the optimal range for Biomagnetism, safe, effective, and powerful enough to support real change.

Got more Biomagnetic Basics questions? Let me know, and I’ll keep the series going

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