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Anabolic Counter-Regulation

Meaning

A complex physiological process where the body strategically employs anabolic, or building, hormones and pathways to mitigate the catabolic, or breaking down, effects induced by prolonged or intense stress. This counter-regulatory action is vital for preserving lean body mass, maintaining tissue repair, and protecting metabolic health against the destructive potential of excessive cortisol exposure. Effective anabolic counter-regulation is a hallmark of high physiological resilience and efficient recovery.