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Resource Abundance

Meaning

A state of optimal physiological capacity where the body possesses a surplus of essential molecular precursors, energy reserves, and cellular machinery necessary to meet daily demands and respond effectively to acute stressors without compromising long-term maintenance functions. In endocrinology, this translates to having ample substrate for steroidogenesis, robust mitochondrial density, and sufficient nutrient cofactors. Operating from a position of abundance is a clinical goal for promoting resilience and preventing stress-induced hormonal depletion. This state underpins metabolic flexibility and allostatic capacity.