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SportsEndocrinology

Meaning

A specialized interdisciplinary field that investigates the complex interplay between the endocrine system, physical activity, and athletic performance, focusing on how exercise, training load, and nutrition modulate hormone secretion and action. This field applies endocrinological principles to optimize training adaptation, enhance recovery, manage energy availability, and address specific hormonal issues relevant to athletes, such as relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S). It is a crucial area for maximizing human potential.