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Adaptation Capacity

Meaning

The physiological and psychological reserve an individual possesses to effectively respond to and maintain homeostasis despite internal or external stressors, particularly those impacting endocrine function. This capacity reflects the dynamic range of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and other regulatory systems. A robust adaptation capacity is essential for preventing allostatic overload and subsequent hormonal dysregulation, which is key to long-term wellness.