Hormesis: Why Mild Stress Makes You Younger
How small doses of stress—cold, heat, fasting, exercise—turn on your body’s repair systems, boost mitochondrial strength, and support longevity. What is hormesis? Why mild stress triggers beneficial adaptation Key mechanisms: mitochondrial renewal, DNA repair, resilience Real-life example you’ll remember How to apply hormesis safely Top 5 product picks to support hormetic stress FAQ References What is hormesis? Hormesis is a biological phenomenon where small amounts of stress actually strengthen your system. Think of it like lifting weights: you give your muscle a little stress (a few reps), it adapts and gets stronger. On a cellular level, mild stressors can activate pathways that improve resilience, repair damaged components, remove dysfunctional mitochondria, and build healthier ones. The idea is: “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” — at the right dose. Too little stress = no stimulus; too much = damage. Hormesis sits in the ...