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Age Related Hormone Deficit

Meaning

Age Related Hormone Deficit denotes the physiological decline in the production, bioavailability, or target-tissue sensitivity of specific hormones that occurs as a natural consequence of the aging process. This deficit is not necessarily a pathological disease state but rather a progressive shift from youthful endocrine set-points, often encompassing reductions in sex steroids, growth hormone, and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S). Clinically, this reduction can manifest as a constellation of symptoms including sarcopenia, reduced bone mineral density, altered cognitive function, and diminished vitality. Understanding this deficit is fundamental to targeted longevity interventions and proactive health management.