CHANGES OF THE BLOOD COAGULATION FOLLOWING SHORT-TERM EFFECT OF CONSTANT MAGNETIC FIELD ON THE HUMAN ORGANISM
G. A. Stasiuk · 1973
Single magnetic field exposure at 1650 oersted caused blood changes lasting one month in healthy adults.
Plain English Summary
Soviet researchers exposed 60 healthy people to a single, brief session of constant magnetic field exposure at 1650 oersted intensity. They found significant blood changes including increased red blood cell count, hemoglobin levels, and clotting factors, plus reduced white blood cells. These effects persisted for a full month after just one exposure.
Why This Matters
This 1973 Soviet study reveals something remarkable: a single exposure to static magnetic fields caused measurable blood changes that lasted for weeks. The 1650 oersted field strength used here is roughly 130 times stronger than Earth's magnetic field, but still within ranges you might encounter near powerful permanent magnets or certain medical equipment. What makes this particularly significant is the duration of effects. We're not talking about temporary changes that resolve in hours or days, but alterations to fundamental blood parameters that persisted for 30 days. The science demonstrates that even brief magnetic field exposure can trigger biological responses with surprising staying power. This challenges the common assumption that static fields are biologically inert and suggests our bodies may be more magnetically sensitive than previously understood.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{changes_of_the_blood_coagulation_following_short_term_effect_of_constant_magneti_g6462,
author = {G. A. Stasiuk},
title = {CHANGES OF THE BLOOD COAGULATION FOLLOWING SHORT-TERM EFFECT OF CONSTANT MAGNETIC FIELD ON THE HUMAN ORGANISM},
year = {1973},
}