03/21/2026
I always give a description of what PEMF does in the body , in simple terms, for my clients.
Sometimes going down the rabbit hole of science isn't everyone's cup of tea.
But for those who might like a little more information than just, PEMF helps energize cells.......here you go 😁
🔬 The Krebs Cycle (aka Citric Acid Cycle)
The Krebs cycle is the body’s energy production engine inside each cell, specifically in the mitochondria.
Think of it like this: 👉 Food → broken down → enters Krebs cycle → produces energy
What actually happens:
Nutrients (carbs, fats, proteins) get converted into acetyl-CoA
Acetyl-CoA enters the Krebs cycle
Through a series of chemical reactions, it produces:
ATP (energy currency of the cell)
NADH & FADH₂ (which go on to make even more ATP)
CO₂ (waste)
Bottom line:
👉 The Krebs cycle = how cells generate usable energy to function, repair, and heal
⚡ Why the Krebs Cycle matters for horses (and humans)
If the Krebs cycle isn’t running efficiently:
Cells don’t get enough energy
Healing slows down
Inflammation sticks around longer
Muscles fatigue faster
Chronic pain can persist
Sound familiar? That’s basically every performance or rehab issue you see.
⚡ How PEMF Affects the Krebs Cycle
PEMF doesn’t directly “enter” the Krebs cycle—but it optimizes the conditions that allow it to run better.
Here’s how:
1. 🧬 Improves Mitochondrial Function
PEMF helps restore cell membrane potential, which:
Improves nutrient and oxygen uptake
Enhances mitochondrial efficiency
👉 Better mitochondria = faster, stronger Krebs cycle activity
2. 🩸 Increases Oxygen Availability
The Krebs cycle depends heavily on oxygen (indirectly via the electron transport chain).
PEMF:
Improves circulation
Enhances oxygen delivery to tissues
👉 More oxygen = more ATP production
3. 🔋 Boosts ATP Production
With better oxygen + better mitochondrial function:
NADH & FADH₂ can produce more ATP downstream
👉 Cells literally have more energy to heal and repair
4. 🔥 Reduces Inflammation (which slows the cycle)
Inflammation disrupts cellular metabolism.
PEMF helps:
Lower inflammatory cytokines
Improve cellular communication
👉 Less inflammation = smoother metabolic processes (including Krebs cycle)
5. ⚖️ Restores Cellular Homeostasis
PEMF helps cells return to a normal electrical state
👉 This stabilizes enzymatic reactions inside the Krebs cycle
📸 Pic of a sweet face who loves PEMF - just because.
