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Metabolic Debt Clearance

Meaning

Metabolic Debt Clearance is the physiological process of neutralizing, processing, and eliminating the accumulated byproducts of intense metabolic activity, such as lactate, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and excessive stress hormones, to restore systemic metabolic homeostasis. This clearance is a critical component of post-exertion recovery and stress adaptation. In the context of hormonal health, efficient clearance prevents chronic metabolic stress, which can lead to insulin resistance and HPA axis dysfunction. The speed of this process directly impacts recovery velocity and sustained performance.