Effect of yoga in maintaining Antioxidant levels in Adult Males- A Pregmatic Analysis

Dr. Hemlata Gupta; Dr.Ram Krishna Gupta

Volume : VIII, Issue : XII, December - 2018

Effect of yoga in maintaining Antioxidant levels in Adult Males- A Pregmatic Analysis

Dr. Hemlata Gupta, Dr. Ram Krishna Gupta

Abstract :

Background: Our bodies have natural antioxidant defence systems that combat oxidative stress. Yoga increases these natural antioxidants in the body, including higher levels of the protein glutathione and an enzyme called glutathione peroxidase.

Objective: to appraise the effect of yoga in maintaining antioxidant .

Material & Methods: The study was conducted on hundred adult males (age–25–40 yrs) who were divided into two groups; case (n=50) and control (n=50) .The yoga group was trained for 6 months. The yoga schedule consist of prayers, asanas, pranayama and meditation. The control group was not involved in any type of physical exercise. Blood samples were collected in fasting condition of both groups. Superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase levels were estimated spectrophotometrically.

Results: Significant increase in levels of superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase in yoga group was seen as compared to control. Glutathione levels went up for both the yoga and regular exercise groups, but much more so in the yoga group.

Conclusion: We concluded that yoga training can improve antioxidant levels. It can be used as a component of strategy to promote healthy life–style in vulnerable populations in order to prevent stress related diseases and ageing.