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HPS Axis Function

Meaning

The collective regulatory activity of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Somatic axis, a crucial neuroendocrine pathway governing the secretion of growth hormone (GH) and subsequent production of Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1). This axis integrates central nervous system signals with peripheral tissue responses, controlling growth, metabolism, body composition, and cellular repair throughout the lifespan. Optimal function is synonymous with robust vitality and regenerative capacity.