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Endocrine-Metabolic Axis

Meaning

The Endocrine-Metabolic Axis represents the complex, bidirectional signaling network that links the body’s hormonal system (endocrine) with its processes of energy acquisition, storage, and utilization (metabolic). This axis includes key players like the pancreas (insulin), thyroid (T3/T4), adipose tissue (leptin/adiponectin), and the adrenal glands (cortisol), all working in concert to maintain systemic energy homeostasis. Dysfunctions within this axis, such as insulin resistance or thyroid hormone insufficiency, are central to the pathogenesis of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and obesity. Maintaining the integrity of this axis is fundamental for vitality and longevity.