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Metabolic Adaptation Recovery

Meaning

Metabolic Adaptation Recovery refers to the physiological process of restoring basal metabolic rate (BMR) and energy expenditure to pre-diet or pre-stress levels following a prolonged period of caloric restriction or significant physiological stress. This clinical challenge arises because the body often down-regulates thyroid hormone output and sympathetic nervous system activity to conserve energy during periods of perceived scarcity, a state known as adaptive thermogenesis. Effective recovery requires a strategic, gradual increase in energy intake and targeted hormonal support to reverse the suppressive effects on metabolism and restore endocrine signaling.