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Metabolic Debt

Meaning

Metabolic Debt describes the cumulative, negative physiological impact resulting from prolonged periods of energy imbalance, chronic nutrient deprivation, sustained inflammation, or persistent metabolic stress, such as chronic hyperinsulinemia. This debt is characterized by measurable cellular and systemic dysfunction, including mitochondrial impairment, insulin resistance, and accumulated visceral fat, which collectively accelerate biological aging and disease risk. The clinical goal is to quantify this debt and implement restorative protocols to reverse the detrimental metabolic accrual. Repaying this debt is essential for restoring youthful hormonal and energetic profiles.