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Grounding/Earthing Products

Also known as: Earthing, Grounding, Electron transfer

C
Evidence

Products connecting body to Earth's electrical potential. Proposed benefits for inflammation, sleep, and recovery. Emerging research.

Primary uses

  • Inflammation
  • Sleep
  • Recovery
  • Electrical grounding

How it works

  • Proposed electron transfer from Earth
  • May affect cortisol rhythms
  • Anti-inflammatory mechanism proposed
  • Normalizes circadian electrical signals

Dosage

Typical range
30-60 minutes daily minimum
Timing
Sleep, work, or walking barefoot
With food
N/A
Duration
Ongoing practice
Special populations
Chronic inflammation, poor sleep, recovery

Forms

  • Grounding mat
  • Grounding sheet
  • Barefoot outdoors

Safety

Common side effects

  • Tingling initially
  • Detox-like symptoms reported

Contraindications

  • None established

Evidence notes

Emerging research, mechanisms plausible, more studies needed

Grade C: Mostly observational or small trials; mechanism is plausible but unproven at scale.

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