Effects of 8-Week Hatha Yoga Training on Metabolic and Inflammatory Markers in Healthy, Female Chinese Subjects: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Joint Authors

Chen, Neng
Xia, Xianghou
Qin, Liqiang
Luo, Li
Han, Shufen
Wang, Guiping
Zhang, Ru
Wan, Zhongxiao

Source

BioMed Research International

Issue

Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-12, 12 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2016-08-03

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

12

Main Subjects

Medicine

Abstract EN

We aimed to determine the effects of an 8 wk Hatha yoga training on blood glucose, insulin, lipid profiles, endothelial microparticles (EMPs), and inflammatory status in healthy, lean, and female Chinese subjects.

A total of 30 healthy, female Chinese subjects were recruited and randomized into control or yoga practice group.

The yoga practice included 8 wks of yoga practice (2 times/wk) for a total of 16 times.

Fasting blood samples were collected before and after yoga training.

Plasma was isolated for the measurement of lipid profiles, glucose, insulin, EMPs, and inflammatory cytokines.

Whole blood was cultured ex vivo and stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and Pam3Cys-SK4.

Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated for the measurement of TLR2 and TLR4 protein expression.

Yoga practice significantly reduced plasma cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, insulin levels, and CD31+/CD42b− EMPs.

Cultured whole blood from the yoga group has reduced proinflammatory cytokines secretion both at unstimulated condition and when stimulated with Pam3Cys-SK4; this might be associated with reduced TLR2 protein expression in PBMCs after yoga training.

Hatha yoga practice in healthy Chinese female subjects could improve hallmarks related to MetS; thus it can be considered as an ancillary intervention in the primary MetS prevention for the healthy population.

This trial is registered with ChiCTR-IOR-14005747.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Chen, Neng& Xia, Xianghou& Qin, Liqiang& Luo, Li& Han, Shufen& Wang, Guiping…[et al.]. 2016. Effects of 8-Week Hatha Yoga Training on Metabolic and Inflammatory Markers in Healthy, Female Chinese Subjects: A Randomized Clinical Trial. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1098106

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Chen, Neng…[et al.]. Effects of 8-Week Hatha Yoga Training on Metabolic and Inflammatory Markers in Healthy, Female Chinese Subjects: A Randomized Clinical Trial. BioMed Research International No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1098106

American Medical Association (AMA)

Chen, Neng& Xia, Xianghou& Qin, Liqiang& Luo, Li& Han, Shufen& Wang, Guiping…[et al.]. Effects of 8-Week Hatha Yoga Training on Metabolic and Inflammatory Markers in Healthy, Female Chinese Subjects: A Randomized Clinical Trial. BioMed Research International. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1098106

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1098106