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Sleep Deprivation Endocrine Cost

Meaning

Sleep Deprivation Endocrine Cost quantifies the cumulative negative impact that insufficient or poor-quality sleep exerts on the body’s hormonal regulatory systems. This cost manifests as measurable dysregulation in key endocrine axes, including increased cortisol secretion, reduced growth hormone release, impaired insulin sensitivity, and altered reproductive hormone levels. Clinically, this cost represents a significant barrier to metabolic health, body composition goals, and long-term longevity. Recognizing and mitigating this systemic hormonal debt is a priority in wellness and preventative care.