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Ancestral Influences

Meaning

In the context of hormonal health, Ancestral Influences refers to the cumulative, transgenerational impact of environmental exposures, nutritional patterns, and psychological stressors experienced by previous generations on an individual’s current genetic expression and physiological resilience. This concept extends beyond Mendelian genetics to encompass the heritable, non-sequence-based changes that modulate endocrine function and metabolic predisposition. Understanding these influences provides a deeper context for personalized health interventions and risk assessment.