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Metabolic Threshold Management

Meaning

Metabolic threshold management is the clinical and lifestyle strategy focused on modulating the body’s physiological set points at which it transitions between different energy substrate utilization states, such as shifting from glucose to fat oxidation. This management specifically targets the lactate threshold, the point of accelerated anaerobic metabolism, and the overall efficiency of mitochondrial function. Effective management involves optimizing hormonal signals, particularly insulin sensitivity and thyroid function, to enhance metabolic flexibility and raise the threshold for fatigue and systemic stress. The goal is to sustain high levels of physical and cognitive performance for longer durations without incurring excessive allostatic load.