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Metabolic Pathways Vulnerability

Meaning

Metabolic Pathways Vulnerability refers to the inherent susceptibility of key biochemical reaction sequences to disruption or dysfunction due to factors like genetic polymorphisms, nutritional deficiencies, chronic stress, or hormonal imbalance. This vulnerability can manifest as reduced enzymatic efficiency, impaired substrate utilization, or an inability to adapt to energy demands, often preceding the clinical onset of conditions like insulin resistance or mitochondrial decline. It represents a subtle, quantifiable risk to long-term cellular health.