Magnetic Weight Loss -- Does it Work?
Magnetic weight loss is the newest fad diet supplement to hit
the net. What is it and how does it work. Oh, and of course,
does it work?
Magnetic Weight Loss--What is it and How does it work?
Magnets are believed to carry an inherent ability to hypnotize,
in a sense, or even physically change our cellular physiology,
even causing us to lose weight.
At a cellular level it's argued that bio-magnetism works by
increasing cellular respiration, which is the process of
breaking down macronutrients, like carbohydrates and fat, into
useable forms of energy. The greater the rate of cellular
respiration the greater the rate of calorie consumption.
Caloric consumption results in a negative energy balance and
weight loss. Here is a quick summary of how bio-magnetism is
proposed to work:
- Magnet applied
- Stimulation of cellular respirations
- Calories in the form of carbohydrates and fat are burned
- Negative energy balance occurs
- Weight loss
Supporters of magnetic weight loss also claim that bio-magnetism
results in a reactivation of body function and metabolism. I am
not clear of the scientific meaning behind this claim.
Some also claim that bio-magnetism allows your body to transform
the food you absorb into a powerful combustion that burns away
the excess fat permanently. This reduction of your fat cells all
over your body will continue even at nighttimes when you are
fast asleep.
Bio-magnetism has already been used by people throughout the
world. Unfortunately, many of the websites that make this claim
state that they cannot release the names of people who have
tried this new weight loss method. I have no idea why they can't
release the names.
There is no evidence in support of the last claims listed.
However, one study did study the cellular response to
bio-magnetism.
Magnetic Weight Loss -- Does it Work?
This is the abstract from the study conducted by the Department
of Community Health at the University of Oregon. It was
published by the Journal of the American College of Nutrition,
Vol 13, Issue 3 243-250, Copyright