NEIL ARMSTRONG SYNDROME AND THERMOREGULATION

William J. Rowe

Medical U. Ohio at Toledo, Keswick, VA 22947, USA

Abstract

Neil Armstrong syndrome triggered by very common earth related magnesium (Mg) deficits, invariably with spaces flight (SF); invariable dehydration with exercise-induced sweating, Mg loss and through kidneys; plasma leaks through oxidative stress-induced defective capillaries; loss of thirst mechanism; in turn, angiotensin, catecholamine (C) elevations to twice earth levels when supine; vicious cycles with Mg ion deficits; can trigger C cardiomyopathy i.e. acute temporary heart failure. Normal earth CO2 levels about 0.03% ; with SF, levels can be 0.5-.7% (on Mir;) this, postulated to trigger calcium (Ca) overload with in turn coronary vasospasm, injuries to mitochondria along with impairment in telomere function; its synthesis, dependent upon Mg and with impaired telomere function, decreased cardiac function; telomerase is Mg-dependent. Since Mg required for thermoregulation, intensified by SF-exercise for at least 2 hours exercise/day; invariable SF malabsorption with Mg levels reduced to p<0.0001 even though serum Mg lacks sensitivity. Neil Armstrong informed Houston twice at 4 minute interval, of shortness of breath with heart rate up to 160 (tachycardia conducive to oxidative stress) with marked reduction to 60, half hour before pacific-splashdown over three days later; severe thirst, quenched with in turn, reduced postulated high C. Mg, powerful antioxidant, Ca blocker. Syndrome: Severe dyspnea, thirst, tachycardia; the latter, corrected by water replenishment; one of only 4 published SF syndromes; applicable to Earth in post-menopausal women, particularly if taking Ca supplements which reduce Mg absorption; marathoners at finish line; in tropics with water shortages; may be corrected quickly with I.V fluids or subcutaneous Mg.

Keywords: Syndrome, catecholamines, magnesium, dehydration, telomeres.