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Metabolic Imbalances

Meaning

Metabolic imbalances refer to a widespread state of physiological dysregulation characterized by significant deviations from the normal homeostatic control of energy utilization, storage, and the disposal of metabolic byproducts. These clinical conditions typically involve impaired glucose tolerance, adverse dyslipidemia, and excessive visceral adiposity, often serving as the underlying pathology for the development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Dysfunction within the endocrine system, particularly involving the signaling of insulin, cortisol, and thyroid hormones, is intrinsically linked to the initiation and perpetuation of these imbalances. Correcting these systemic derangements is a central, critical focus of modern longevity medicine.