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Long-Term Function

Meaning

Long-Term Function refers to the sustained, optimal performance and physiological resilience of the body’s major organ systems and biochemical pathways over an extended period, particularly in the context of aging and chronic health management. Clinically, it represents the ultimate measure of success for any hormonal or metabolic intervention, emphasizing durable health outcomes rather than transient improvements. Achieving robust long-term function requires the maintenance of systemic homeostasis and metabolic flexibility in the face of cumulative biological stress.