Question 305 of 433
Do PEMF mats work?
The short answer
Medical-grade pulsed electromagnetic devices help certain broken bones heal. The mats sold for sleep, energy, and “cellular recharging” use far weaker fields and have no good trials.
They cost from $500 to several thousand dollars. They appear to be harmless, though people with pacemakers should ask first.
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NOT DEMONSTRATED — Consumer wellness mats: sleep, energy, and longevity claims; prescription bone-healing devices are different.Evidence grade (draft mapping)FNot demonstrated / insufficientPart 20, Q305 · Part sources
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