Effect of yogic exercise on super oxide dismutase levels in diabetics
<b>Context</b> : Reactive oxygen species are known to aggravate disease progression. To counteract their harmful effects, the body produces various antioxidant enzymes, <i> viz</i> , superoxide dismutase, glutathione reductase etc. Literature reviews revealed that exercises h...
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| description | <b>Context</b> : Reactive oxygen species are known to aggravate disease progression. To counteract their harmful effects, the body produces various antioxidant enzymes, <i> viz</i> , superoxide dismutase, glutathione reductase etc. Literature reviews revealed that exercises help to enhance antioxidant enzyme systems; hence, yogic exercises may be useful to combat various diseases. <b> Aims</b> : This study aims to record the efficacy of yoga on superoxide dismutase, glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb) and fasting blood glucose levels in diabetics. <b> Settings and Design:</b> Forty diabetics aged 40-55 years were assigned to experimental (30) and control (10) groups. The experimental subjects underwent a Yoga program comprising of various <i> Asanas</i> (isometric type exercises) and <i> Pranayamas</i> (breathing exercises) along with regular anti-diabetic therapy whereas the control group received anti-diabetic therapy only. <b> Materials and Methods</b> : Heparinized blood samples were used to determine erythrocyte superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and glycosylated Hb levels and fasting blood specimens collected in fluoride Vacutainers were used for assessing blood glucose. <b> Statistical Analysis Used</b> : Data were analyzed by using 2 x 2 x 3 Factorial ANOVA followed by Scheffe′s posthoc test. <b> Results</b> : The results revealed that Yogic exercise enhanced the levels of Superoxide dismutase and reduced glycosylated Hb and glucose levels in the experimental group as compared to the control group. <b>Conclusion</b> : The findings conclude that Yogic exercises have enhanced the antioxidant defence mechanism in diabetics by reducing oxidative stress. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a0413a46e3b2458a95685a16258a7de02022-12-21T18:56:48ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsInternational Journal of Yoga0973-61312008-01-01112126Effect of yogic exercise on super oxide dismutase levels in diabeticsMahapure HemantShete SanjayBera T<b>Context</b> : Reactive oxygen species are known to aggravate disease progression. To counteract their harmful effects, the body produces various antioxidant enzymes, <i> viz</i> , superoxide dismutase, glutathione reductase etc. Literature reviews revealed that exercises help to enhance antioxidant enzyme systems; hence, yogic exercises may be useful to combat various diseases. <b> Aims</b> : This study aims to record the efficacy of yoga on superoxide dismutase, glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb) and fasting blood glucose levels in diabetics. <b> Settings and Design:</b> Forty diabetics aged 40-55 years were assigned to experimental (30) and control (10) groups. The experimental subjects underwent a Yoga program comprising of various <i> Asanas</i> (isometric type exercises) and <i> Pranayamas</i> (breathing exercises) along with regular anti-diabetic therapy whereas the control group received anti-diabetic therapy only. <b> Materials and Methods</b> : Heparinized blood samples were used to determine erythrocyte superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and glycosylated Hb levels and fasting blood specimens collected in fluoride Vacutainers were used for assessing blood glucose. <b> Statistical Analysis Used</b> : Data were analyzed by using 2 x 2 x 3 Factorial ANOVA followed by Scheffe′s posthoc test. <b> Results</b> : The results revealed that Yogic exercise enhanced the levels of Superoxide dismutase and reduced glycosylated Hb and glucose levels in the experimental group as compared to the control group. <b>Conclusion</b> : The findings conclude that Yogic exercises have enhanced the antioxidant defence mechanism in diabetics by reducing oxidative stress.http://www.ijoy.org.in/article.asp?issn=0973-6131;year=2008;volume=1;issue=1;spage=21;epage=26;aulast=MahapureDiabetes; glycosylated hemoglobin; reactive oxygen species; superoxide dismutase; Yogic exercises. |
| spellingShingle | Mahapure Hemant Shete Sanjay Bera T Effect of yogic exercise on super oxide dismutase levels in diabetics International Journal of Yoga Diabetes; glycosylated hemoglobin; reactive oxygen species; superoxide dismutase; Yogic exercises. |
| title | Effect of yogic exercise on super oxide dismutase levels in diabetics |
| title_full | Effect of yogic exercise on super oxide dismutase levels in diabetics |
| title_fullStr | Effect of yogic exercise on super oxide dismutase levels in diabetics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of yogic exercise on super oxide dismutase levels in diabetics |
| title_short | Effect of yogic exercise on super oxide dismutase levels in diabetics |
| title_sort | effect of yogic exercise on super oxide dismutase levels in diabetics |
| topic | Diabetes; glycosylated hemoglobin; reactive oxygen species; superoxide dismutase; Yogic exercises. |
| url | http://www.ijoy.org.in/article.asp?issn=0973-6131;year=2008;volume=1;issue=1;spage=21;epage=26;aulast=Mahapure |
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