Polar T3 syndrome
Low hormone levels in polar explorers
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Polar T3 syndrome is a condition found in polar explorers, caused by a decrease in levels of the thyroid hormone T3.[1][2] Its effects include forgetfulness, cognitive impairment and mood disturbances. It can exhibit itself in a fugue state known as the Antarctic stare.[3][4][5]
Effects of polar environment conditions (long time coldness[6] or bioactive factors[7]) are proposed as hypothetical causes of this syndrome.
It is regarded as one of the contributory causes of winter-over syndrome.[3]
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