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Chemical Signal Augmentation

Meaning

Chemical Signal Augmentation refers to the clinical and nutritional practice of deliberately enhancing the intensity or duration of specific endogenous biochemical signals. This strategy is employed to amplify beneficial physiological responses, such as neurogenesis, lipolysis, or anabolic signaling. It involves the targeted use of peptides, precursors, or pharmacological agents to increase the concentration or receptor binding affinity of natural signaling molecules. The ultimate goal is to improve communication within the endocrine and nervous systems for therapeutic benefit.