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Physiological Capital

Meaning

Physiological Capital is a clinical metaphor referring to the quantifiable reserve of health, resilience, and functional capacity an individual possesses across their major biological systems—endocrine, metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurological. This reserve dictates the body’s ability to withstand stress, recover from injury, and maintain peak performance over time. It represents the accumulated asset of good health, which can be strategically invested in or depleted by lifestyle choices.