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Health Capital

Meaning

Health Capital is an abstract yet critical concept representing the total stock of physical, mental, and physiological resources an individual possesses, which can be drawn upon to generate future well-being, productivity, and resilience against disease. In the hormonal health context, it specifically includes the functional integrity of the endocrine system, metabolic efficiency, and cellular repair capacity. High health capital is associated with robust homeostatic mechanisms and a slower rate of biological aging, enabling a prolonged healthspan. This capital is dynamically managed through lifestyle choices, therapeutic interventions, and consistent physiological maintenance.