Systemic Friction Reduction refers to interventions designed to lower the cumulative physiological drag caused by chronic low-grade inflammation, oxidative stress, and autonomic nervous system imbalance on endocrine function. Decreasing this friction allows hormones to operate more efficiently, requiring lower concentrations to achieve the same cellular effect, thereby improving overall systemic throughput. It is about removing impediments to natural physiological flow.
Origin
This term uses the engineering concept of friction, applied metaphorically to biological resistance. In endocrinology, this resistance manifests as cellular receptor downregulation or impaired hormone clearance due to chronic inflammatory states.
Mechanism
The mechanism involves mitigating inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6, which interfere with insulin signaling and suppress thyroid hormone conversion efficiency in peripheral tissues. Additionally, promoting parasympathetic dominance via vagal tone enhancement reduces chronic catecholamine output, which can otherwise antagonize anabolic hormone receptor activity. Reducing this internal resistance optimizes the signaling efficiency of every endocrine pathway.
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