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Cellular Energy Output Metrics

Meaning

Cellular Energy Output Metrics are the quantifiable measures used in clinical physiology to assess the efficiency and capacity of a cell’s energy-generating apparatus, primarily the mitochondria. These metrics include the basal and maximal oxygen consumption rates, the proton leak rate, and the overall ATP production efficiency. Clinically, they serve as crucial biomarkers reflecting mitochondrial health and metabolic fitness, offering insight into cellular resilience and the aging process. Evaluating these outputs helps identify subclinical metabolic dysfunction that may precede systemic hormonal imbalances.