Is an induction hob harmful to health?

Modern kitchens are increasingly equipped with induction hobs, the advantage of which over other types of hobs is obvious. This is an attractive appearance, fast cooking, and the ability to install it on any surface.
The induction hob fits harmoniously into any kitchen design. However, many housewives are concerned about the safety of cooking food in such an unusual way. This is not surprising, because everything new usually arouses not only interest, but also wariness. Therefore, it is worth understanding the operating principles of the device in order to independently draw a conclusion about the safety of its use.

The design and principle of operation of the stove

In fact, the induction heating method is far from new and has been used in industry for a long time. Now this method has become available to every housewife. Under each burner of this flat surface there is an inductance coil of the required diameter, which is the generating element. An alternating current is supplied to the coil, which creates a magnetic field that heats the bottom of the pan. Therefore, for this type of stove, special utensils made of ferromagnetic alloys are used. It is most effective in transforming magnetic currents into heat.

ATTENTION! The principle of electromagnetic induction is used in the mechanisms of most electrical devices, to which everyone has long been accustomed and no one raises the issue of harm. These are computers and televisions, microwave ovens and refrigerators, as well as electric radiators.

What can harm

An electroinductive surface can cause harm to health only in cases where a person has a pacemaker, defibrillator or similar devices that can interact with magnetic waves.

Myths about harm

In 2002, Japanese scientists published an article about the dangers of high-frequency ovens, which greatly alarmed the public. However, a subsequent statement from the Swiss Federal Health Center in 2006 refuted the fears of their Japanese colleagues. Research by Swiss scientists has vindicated induction cookers. According to scientists, complete safety is guaranteed, you just need to comply with all the conditions for the correct operation of this equipment.

How to stay safe and reduce harm

In order to protect yourself as much as possible and not be subjected to strong electromagnetic influence, you need to purchase special dishes of the required diameter.

The fact is that when the bottom of a pot or frying pan completely fills the space of the burner, the vortex flows between the burner and the bottom of the cookware compensate each other, without giving excess radiation, which everyone is so afraid of.
In addition, you should maintain a safe distance between your body and the hob, which should be at least 30 centimeters. And you definitely shouldn’t touch your stomach to the table with the appliance installed.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION: People with pacemakers or other devices can be harmed not only by an induction electric stove, but also by any other electrical device with an induction operating principle. As a rule, the attending physician warns patients about this.

In fact, the harm from induction stoves is the same as from any other electrical appliance, but we will not stop using them. It is unlikely that anyone will agree to switch to firewood and candles in our time. Therefore, housewives can sleep completely peacefully, and in the morning turn on this miracle device and enjoy its convenience. And in order to completely discard thoughts about the harmful effects, decorate the kitchen with fresh flowers in pots, which absorb all unnecessary waves and at the same time feel great.