Evolutionary Theory and Studies of Model Organisms Predict a Cautiously Positive Perspective on the Therapeutic Use of Hormesis for Healthy Aging in Humans

Hormesis, the beneficial effects of mild stress exposures, is a well documented phenomenon in a range of organisms. The documentation mainly relies on relatively simple and controlled laboratory investigations. In order to better understand hormesis and predict the outcome of more complex and realis...

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Main Authors: Jesper G. S⊘rensen, Martin Holmstrup, Pernille Sarup, Volker Loeschcke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2010-01-01
Series:Dose-Response
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2203/dose-response.09-040.Sorensen