Rankings / Essentials — Supplements
Grounding / earthing
Essentials · Other
Tier C
Bottom line
Read Off Label grades Grounding / earthing as C (5.0/10) based on preclinical-weak evidence, low / varies benefit magnitude, and a low-risk safety profile.
Mechanistic basis is contested.
Studied, labeled, or reported-use context: Barefoot on grass/sand; conductive mats/sheets; 30+ min/day — N/A; not individualized guidance.
What the evidence says
Mechanistic basis is contested. Small-sample studies show modest changes in HRV, inflammation markers, sleep. Field lacks independent replication and proper sham control. Low cost and low risk.
Mechanism
Proposed mechanism: direct contact with Earth's electrons reduces systemic inflammation and oxidative stress via electron transfer
Studied, labeled, or reported dose & route
Barefoot on grass/sand; conductive mats/sheets; 30+ min/day
This records doses and routes described in studies, approved labeling, clinical practice, or documented use. It is not individualized guidance and does not establish safety; context changes with indication, formulation, health history, monitoring, and other medicines.
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Common questions
- What does the evidence show about Grounding / earthing's effects?
- Read Off Label rates the evidence for Grounding / earthing as Preclinical-Weak and the benefit magnitude as low / varies, producing an overall grade of C (5.0/10). Mechanistic basis is contested.
- What safety findings are reported for Grounding / earthing?
- Grounding / earthing has a low risk profile in the database. Low Legal status: N/A.
- What doses or routes are reported for Grounding / earthing?
- Barefoot on grass/sand; conductive mats/sheets; 30+ min/day This is context from studies, approved labeling, clinical practice, or documented use; it is not individualized guidance and does not establish safety.
- How does Grounding / earthing work?
- Proposed mechanism: direct contact with Earth's electrons reduces systemic inflammation and oxidative stress via electron transfer
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