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Metabolic Acuity

Meaning

Metabolic Acuity describes the sharpness and precision with which an individual’s cellular machinery responds to fluctuations in nutrient availability and energy demand. High acuity signifies rapid, efficient substrate switching—the ability to switch seamlessly between burning carbohydrates and fats based on need. This metric reflects the health of mitochondrial networks and the responsiveness of insulin signaling cascades. It is a measure of metabolic flexibility.