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Internal Operating System

Meaning

The Internal Operating System (IOS) is a conceptual framework referring to the integrated network of the body’s fundamental regulatory mechanisms, most notably the neuroendocrine system, governing autonomic function, energy metabolism, and hormonal homeostasis. This IOS dictates the body’s baseline operational efficiency, analogous to the core software managing a complex computer. When optimized, the IOS supports robust physiological adaptation and resilience. Dysfunction in this system manifests as widespread symptoms impacting energy, mood, and physical performance.