What are the benefits of magnetic bracelet?
Reduce pain Manufacturers of magnetic bracelets, which cost between £30 and £50, claim they can reduce pain in a variety of conditions. But research has proved contradictory, with some studies showing pain reduction and others reporting no effect at all. The researchers noted: “If magnets were effective they would offer a cheap and probably safe treatment option.” The team said their findings suggested that the benefit of magnetic bracelets was clinically useful, but higher strength magnets seemed to be needed. They concluded: “The cost of bracelets (around £30-£50) compares well with that of analgesics (paracetamol £20 a year…). “Larger investigations should now test the safety of magnets relative to the well known risks of analgesics.” They said the benefits were in addition to existing treatments and these should not be stopped without the patient speaking to a doctor. A spokeswoman for the Arthritis Research Campaign said: “We funded this study because we wanted to establish if t
