Recovery
Grounding/Earthing Products
Also known as: Earthing, Grounding, Electron transfer
Products connecting body to Earth's electrical potential. Proposed benefits for inflammation, sleep, and recovery. Emerging research.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
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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