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Hormonal Substrate Balance

Meaning

Hormonal Substrate Balance refers to the precise equilibrium and availability of the foundational molecular precursors required for the synthesis of all steroid and peptide hormones within the endocrine system. This balance encompasses the necessary cholesterol, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that serve as the raw materials for hormone production. Clinical attention to this balance is essential because deficiencies in these substrates can impair the entire cascade of hormonal synthesis and metabolism.