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CHANGES OF THE BLOOD COAGULATION FOLLOWING SHORT-TERM EFFECT OF CONSTANT MAGNETIC FIELD ON THE HUMAN ORGANISM

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G. A. Stasiuk · 1973

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Single magnetic field exposure at 1650 oersted caused blood changes lasting one month in healthy adults.

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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.

Cite This Study
G. A. Stasiuk (1973). CHANGES OF THE BLOOD COAGULATION FOLLOWING SHORT-TERM EFFECT OF CONSTANT MAGNETIC FIELD ON THE HUMAN ORGANISM.
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  author = {G. A. Stasiuk},
  title = {CHANGES OF THE BLOOD COAGULATION FOLLOWING SHORT-TERM EFFECT OF CONSTANT MAGNETIC FIELD ON THE HUMAN ORGANISM},
  year = {1973},
  
  
}

Quick Questions About This Study

The 1650 oersted field was approximately 130 times stronger than Earth's natural magnetic field. This intensity is comparable to what you might encounter very close to powerful permanent magnets or certain industrial equipment.
Researchers observed increased red blood cell count, higher hemoglobin levels, elevated prothrombin clotting index, and reduced lymphocyte white blood cell numbers. These weren't minor fluctuations but significant measurable changes in blood composition.
All observed blood changes persisted for one full month after the single exposure session. This extended duration suggests the magnetic field triggered lasting biological responses rather than temporary fluctuations.
No, only one-third of participants (20 out of 60) showed the blood parameter changes. The remaining 40 people showed no measurable effects, indicating individual variation in magnetic field sensitivity.
The study involved healthy volunteers and monitored effects for a month, but the researchers didn't specifically address safety implications. The persistent blood changes raise questions about potential health consequences of similar exposures.