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Cellular Energy Efficiency

Meaning

Cellular Energy Efficiency refers to the effectiveness with which a cell converts metabolic substrates into usable energy, primarily Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), while simultaneously minimizing the undesirable production of waste heat and reactive oxygen species. High efficiency is a hallmark of robust cellular health, directly impacting tissue function, physical vitality, and resilience against age-related decline and oxidative stress. Optimal hormonal signaling, especially by thyroid hormones and insulin, is critically important for regulating this cellular process.