The Truth About High & Low Intensity PEMF Therapy - Bryant Meyers

High vs low intensity PEMF, what really works? We’re joined by PEMF expert Bryant Meyers to cut through the myths, marketing, and confusion around intensity. From the science of penetration and the “goldilocks zone” of 10–100 gauss, to why most research actually supports low and medium intensity over high, we unpack the studies, the controversies, and the truth about where each intensity is best suited. If you’ve ever wondered whether “feeling something” means “healing something,” this conversation has the answers. Learn More About PEMF Intensity: https://thepemfpodcast.com/pages/intensity-for-pemf Bryant Meyers YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bryantmeyers Bryant Meyers Buyers Guide: https://www.bryantmeyers.com/2025-pemf-buyers-guide---full-version.html The PEMF Podcast Website: https://thepemfpodcast.com/ Join Our Weekly PEMF Newsletter: https://thepemfpodcast.com/pages/pemf-newsletter Shop PEMF Devices: https://thepemfpodcast.com/collections/all-pemf-devices The PEMF Podcast Socials & Audio Podcast: https://linktr.ee/thepemfpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & disclaimer 00:36 Reintroducing Bryant Meyers 01:51 Why PEMF intensity is so misunderstood 03:33 How important is PEMF intensity? 04:48 Why slew rate is difficult to measure 05:03 How intensity relates to PEMF slew rate 07:31 Does higher PEMF intensity mean better results? 08:53 Why Gauss alone doesn’t tell the full story 10:12 Can PEMF intensity & slew rate be too high? 11:52 Why more intensity isn’t always better 13:37 Low vs medium vs high-intensity PEMF 14:40 rTMS vs high-intensity PEMF studies 18:13 How much PEMF research actually uses high intensity? 19:13 What is the most researched PEMF intensity range? 21:46 Why Bryant favours medium-intensity PEMF 23:36 Does PEMF need high intensity to penetrate the body? 26:30 The inverse square law controversy in PEMF 29:40 How PEMF coil size affects field strength 32:17 Why some people are being recommended thousands of Gauss 32:53 The 15 Gauss inflammation study explained 35:46 Why the study doesn’t support extremely high intensities 37:18 Why high-intensity PEMF devices cost more 39:02 What conditions have high-intensity PEMF been studied for? 42:10 Can low-intensity PEMF still penetrate deeply? 42:41 Does high-intensity PEMF heal faster? 43:49 What does the research say about tissue regeneration? 46:45 Why clinical studies matter more than testimonials 49:38 How long can PEMF regeneration take? 50:20 Why people like being able to feel high-intensity PEMF 51:35 Medium vs high intensity for tissue regeneration 52:45 The problem with online PEMF reviews & affiliates 54:27 Why crystal & multi-therapy PEMF mats are misleading 56:31 What manufacturers should know about their PEMF devices 58:15 Why physics matters when comparing PEMF products 01:00:49 Full-body vs localised PEMF 01:01:35 Why Bryant recommends starting with a full-body mat 01:04:35 How long should you use a localised PEMF applicator? 01:06:26 Are large single-coil PEMF devices truly full-body? 01:08:42 Why localised PEMF still has an important role 01:11:56 Unipolar vs bipolar PEMF 01:12:52 Why alternating polarity may create a more balanced signal 01:14:58 When is high-intensity PEMF actually useful? 01:15:27 High-intensity PEMF for clinics & pain relief 01:18:29 How Bryant personally combines medium & high intensity 01:19:04 Why Bryant wouldn’t use high intensity every day 01:21:44 Safety considerations with high-intensity PEMF 01:23:13 The debate around Dr Pawluk’s PEMF recommendations 01:25:23 How Bryant’s views on PEMF intensity changed 01:28:43 Why high intensity isn’t the only PEMF option 01:30:37 Final thoughts on PEMF intensity 01:31:19 Where to find Bryant Meyers & his PEMF Buyer’s Guide 01:32:57 Final thoughts