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Neuroendocrine System Integrity

Meaning

Neuroendocrine System Integrity refers to the optimal structural and functional health of the complex, interconnected network that integrates the nervous system and the endocrine system. This integrity is characterized by the precise and synchronized communication between the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and peripheral endocrine organs, such as the adrenals and gonads. A high degree of integrity ensures appropriate and timely hormonal responses to physiological demands, including stress, reproduction, and metabolism. Compromised integrity, often due to chronic stress or aging, manifests as dysregulation across multiple hormonal axes, leading to systemic health issues.