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MENTAL MODEL · M10878

Hormesis

Hormesis
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Refers to the phenomenon where low doses of toxins or stressors (such as exercise, sauna, mild radiation) can stimulate the body's adaptive response, thereby bringing benefits, although high doses are harmful.

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Stress alchemy. Distinguish between 'destructive stress' and 'hormetic stress'. Actively seek moderate discomfort (such as cold showers, high-intensity interval training), which is the only way to upgrade biological systems.

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Refers to the biological phenomenon where low doses of harmful substances or stressors produce beneficial effects (the dose-response curve is U/J-shaped), such as moderate exercise and mild oxidative stress enhancing adaptability.

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