“Invisible Doses, Visible Effects? A Cellular View of Homoeopathic Potencies”

Homeopathy operates on ultra dilute principles, yet clinical effects are observed. This review explores possible physiological and molecular mechanisms.
Methods: Narrative review integrating physiology, molecular biology, and biophysics evidence to analyze mechanisms underlying homeopathic potencies.
Results: Findings suggest low-dose homeopathic remedies can trigger hermetic adaptive responses, modulate gene expression, and interact with cellular signaling. Nanostructures and electromagnetic coherence in potentized solutions may facilitate information transfer.
Conclusion: Homeopathic potencies may act as informational regulators influencing systemic adaptive responses. Future research using multi-omics and biophysical methods is recommended.

Homeopathy; Physiology; Nanostructures

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