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Vascular Integrity

Meaning

Vascular integrity refers to the structural and functional soundness of the entire circulatory system, encompassing the health of the endothelial lining, the elasticity of the arterial walls, and the precise regulation of blood flow and permeability. This optimal state is essential for efficient nutrient and hormone delivery, waste removal, and maintaining appropriate blood pressure throughout the body. In the context of hormonal health, vascular integrity is deeply influenced by the balance of sex steroids and metabolic hormones, which regulate endothelial function and systemic inflammatory processes. Compromised integrity is a key pathological precursor to various forms of cardiovascular disease.