Subthreshold dose

A subthreshold dose is a value that is less than the threshold value, but sufficient to cause changes in the body. This can have both positive and negative effects on the body, depending on what exactly we want to achieve.

For example, when treating diseases, we can use subthreshold doses in order to reduce the symptoms of the disease, but not lead to its complete disappearance. This can help the patient feel better and reduce the burden on the immune system.

However, when using subthreshold doses for treatment, you must be careful not to exceed their permissible level. Too large doses may lead to unwanted side effects such as allergic reactions or toxic effects.

Additionally, subthreshold doses can be used in other areas, such as sports, where they can help improve fitness or increase endurance. In this case, it is important to choose the right dose that will meet the individual needs of each athlete.

In general, subthreshold doses represent an important tool for achieving various goals in medicine, sports and other fields. However, their use requires caution and knowledge of limits to avoid unwanted consequences.



Article: "Subthreshold dose: definition and application in medicine"

Introduction

The concept of a “subthreshold dose” or “sublethal dose” is the amount of physical, chemical or biological activity that, when exposed to a living organism, does not lead to certain changes (for example, toxic, genetic or physiological), but has a small effect on it. This concept is quite interesting, since it can be used to optimize and control the processes of influence of physical or chemical factors on the human body