Magnetic therapy has been used for centuries to heal wounds and treat different types of pain and inflammatory conditions. But new research suggests it may also reduce oxidative stress, a key instigator of aging and disease.
Results of a preliminary study published in Scientific Reports suggest that therapy involving the rotation of a magnetic field can reduce oxidative stress, which occurs when free radicals exceed antioxidant defenses. When this imbalance occurs, organs and tissues are at risk of damage, and a person becomes more susceptible to various diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, atherosclerosis, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer.
