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Metabolic Flux Management

Meaning

Metabolic flux management is the clinical and physiological practice of precisely regulating the rate at which substrates, such as glucose and fatty acids, flow through interconnected biochemical pathways for energy production, storage, and biosynthesis. This process is fundamentally controlled by a complex network of endocrine signals, including insulin, glucagon, and thyroid hormones, which act as master switches for catabolic and anabolic pathways. Effective management is essential for preventing the accumulation of toxic intermediates and ensuring that cellular energy demands are consistently met, thereby preventing conditions like insulin resistance and lipotoxicity. Optimal flux maintains the dynamic equilibrium necessary for long-term cellular vitality and systemic health.