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Catabolic State Suppression

Meaning

Catabolic state suppression describes the clinical objective of actively minimizing or reversing the physiological condition of catabolism, where complex molecules are broken down into simpler ones, often resulting in muscle wasting and energy depletion. In the context of hormonal health, this is a critical strategy to preserve lean body mass, maintain metabolic integrity, and enhance recovery, particularly in states of chronic stress, severe caloric restriction, or sarcopenia associated with aging. Effective suppression supports anabolism, the constructive phase of metabolism, which is essential for tissue repair and cellular regeneration.