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.
Typical use: Barefoot on grass/sand; conductive mats/sheets; 30+ min/day — N/A.
What this is
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
Dose & route
Barefoot on grass/sand; conductive mats/sheets; 30+ min/day
Citations
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22291721/
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6090301/
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3265077/
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Common questions
- Does Grounding / earthing work?
- 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.
- Is Grounding / earthing safe?
- Grounding / earthing has a low risk profile in published human data. Legal status: N/A. This is not medical advice — see the disclaimer.
- What is the typical dose for Grounding / earthing?
- Barefoot on grass/sand; conductive mats/sheets; 30+ min/day
- 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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