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Cortisol Impact on Recovery

Meaning

Cortisol Impact on Recovery quantifies the direct physiological and molecular influence of the catabolic glucocorticoid cortisol on the body’s capacity to repair and regenerate tissues following physical or psychological stress. Elevated or dysregulated cortisol levels significantly impede the recovery process by promoting a catabolic state, which favors the breakdown of structural proteins and suppresses key anabolic signaling pathways. Optimal recovery necessitates a controlled, transient cortisol response to acute stress, followed by a rapid return to baseline homeostasis.