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Anabolic Therapy

Meaning

Anabolic therapy refers to a clinical approach utilizing substances or interventions designed to promote anabolism, the metabolic process responsible for building complex molecules from simpler ones, particularly focused on tissue growth and repair. In the context of hormonal health, this often involves the strategic administration of anabolic agents, such as specific hormones or their synthetic analogs, to increase lean body mass, improve bone density, and enhance strength. This treatment is often applied to address catabolic states resulting from chronic illness, aging, or specific hormonal deficiencies like hypogonadism. The goal is to shift the body’s metabolic balance away from breakdown and toward constructive synthesis.