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Vasodilation and Recovery

Meaning

Vasodilation and recovery describes the physiological coupling where the widening of blood vessels, known as vasodilation, is a crucial prerequisite and accelerator of post-exertion or post-stress systemic recovery. Increased vasodilation enhances blood flow to muscle tissue and vital organs, facilitating the rapid delivery of oxygen and nutrients while simultaneously expediting the clearance of metabolic waste products, such as lactate. Hormonal factors, particularly nitric oxide and certain peptides, are key modulators of this vascular process, which is essential for optimizing physical and metabolic repair.