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Metabolic Shift Hormones

Meaning

Metabolic Shift Hormones are a class of endocrine signaling molecules that possess the primary function of coordinating major, systemic transitions in the body’s energy substrate utilization, moving the organism between states like anabolism, catabolism, or energy storage. Key examples include insulin, glucagon, and thyroid hormones, which regulate the preference for glucose, fat, or protein as fuel sources. These hormones are essential for maintaining energy homeostasis and adapting to fluctuating nutritional environments.