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Bioactive Metabolites

Meaning

Bioactive Metabolites are intermediate or end products of metabolism that possess distinct biological activity, capable of influencing physiological processes, cellular signaling, and hormonal regulation within the body. These compounds are derived from the breakdown of hormones, nutrients, or xenobiotics, and they often exert effects on par with or even surpassing their parent molecules. Clinically, analyzing the profile of these metabolites offers a superior window into true cellular function and endocrine balance compared to measuring parent hormones alone. They are essential mediators of health and disease states.