carbonic acid exposure may trigger gene-level adaptations linked to DNA repair and telomere maintenance
Prolonged exposure to elevated CO₂ levels may modulate telomerase activity and gene expression associated with oxidative stress metabolism, DNA repair, and telomere maintenance as a hormetic adaptive response.
What this means for you
Telomeres are the protective caps on your DNA — keeping them healthy is one of the most studied markers of how well we age at a cellular level. When the body adapts to elevated CO₂ exposure, early research suggests it may activate genes involved in repairing DNA and maintaining those caps, which could support long-term cellular resilience.
The published research
Translational insights into the hormetic potential of carbon dioxide: from physiological mechanisms to innovative adjunct therapeutic potential for cancer
Frontiers in Physiology · 2024
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