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Effect of a comprehensive yoga-based lifestyle modification program on lipid peroxidation
Raj Kumar Yadav1, Rooma Basu Ray, Ramaprabhu Vempati
1Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. raj3kr@yahoo.co.in
Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
|January 31, 2006
Summary
A nine-day yoga lifestyle modification program significantly reduced oxidative stress in participants. This low-cost intervention shows promise in managing oxidative stress, a factor in aging and chronic diseases.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Biochemistry
- Gerontology
Background:
- Oxidative stress is implicated in aging and chronic degenerative diseases.
- Psychological stress may exacerbate oxidative stress, while relaxation techniques can mitigate it.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a comprehensive yoga-based lifestyle modification program (YLMP) on oxidative stress levels.
- To assess changes in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) as a biomarker of oxidative stress.
Main Methods:
- A nine-day outpatient YLMP involving yoga postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and lifestyle education.
- Measurement of serum TBARS concentrations in 104 subjects (19-71 years) before and after the program.
- Statistical analysis to determine the significance of changes in TBARS levels.
Main Results:
- Serum TBARS concentration significantly decreased from 1.72 ± 0.72 nmol/ml at baseline to 1.57 ± 0.72 nmol/ml on day 10 (P<0.05).
- The yoga-based intervention demonstrated a reduction in a key indicator of oxidative stress.
Conclusions:
- A brief, low-cost lifestyle intervention based on yoga effectively reduces oxidative stress.
- Yoga and associated lifestyle modifications may serve as a valuable strategy for mitigating oxidative stress and its related health consequences.
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