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Substrate Availability Kinetics

Meaning

The study and clinical management of the temporal dynamics, including the rate of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination, of precursor molecules, nutrients, or pharmacological agents used as building blocks for key biological processes. This concept focuses on ensuring a consistent, optimized supply of these “substrates” to the cells and enzymatic pathways that require them for synthesis, repair, and energy production. It is a pharmacokinetic and nutritional approach to enhancing cellular efficiency.