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Physiological Investment

Meaning

Physiological investment refers to the deliberate and strategic allocation of biological resources—including energy substrates, essential nutrients, and restorative processes—toward activities and recovery mechanisms that enhance long-term healthspan, hormonal resilience, and systemic functional capacity. This clinical concept views health as a balance sheet where energy expenditure and allostatic load must be intentionally offset by restorative input to prevent cumulative physiological debt. A high investment strategy promotes cellular repair.