What are the potential causes of isolated low T3 levels in patients?
Abstract
Isolated low T3 levels are often a result of adaptive mechanisms in response to systemic illnesses, metabolic stress, or inflammatory conditions. Such states include non-thyroidal illness syndrome, infections, chronic fatigue syndrome, and severe systemic inflammation like in COVID-19.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
Hormonal and reproductive studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 3 March 2026
- Language
- EN