📋 Metabolic Mimics Lab Matrix

In geriatric care, many “chronic” symptoms are actually reversible metabolic states.

Symptom	Often Labeled As	The Metabolic Mimic	Required Labs
Flapping tremors	Dementia	Hepatic Encephalopathy	Serum Ammonia
Sudden weakness	Stroke / TIA	Hypoglycemia	Instant Glucose
Balance loss	Parkinson’s	B12 Deficiency	Serum B12 / MMA
Acute confusion	Delirium	Hyponatremia / UTI	Electrolytes / UA

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📈 2026 Resilience Targets

• Protein Threshold: $1.2\text{–}1.6 \text{ g/kg}$
• Vascular Integrity: $<130/80 \text{ mmHg}$