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Sustained Physiological Effort

Meaning

Sustained Physiological Effort describes the prolonged, continuous activation of one or more bodily systems above their baseline resting levels to meet a consistent, enduring demand, whether that demand is metabolic, physical, or cognitive, over an extended period. In the context of hormonal wellness, this term is often used to characterize the cumulative biological load resulting from chronic, unmanaged psychological stress or long-duration, high-intensity physical training without sufficient recovery. Such effort significantly depletes adaptive reserves and can ultimately lead to chronic endocrine and metabolic dysregulation.