International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
Call for Papers | Fully Refereed | Open Access | Double Blind Peer Reviewed

ISSN: 2319-7064


Downloads: 119 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1

Research Paper | Yoga and Meditation | India | Volume 9 Issue 5, May 2020


Effect of Yogic Intervention on Markers of Oxidative Stress and Cellular Aging: A Case Report Study

Selvakumar S | Lenin M | Dayanalakshmi R


Abstract: Objectives: Few studies showed that a brief yoga-based lifestyle intervention was effective in reducing levels of oxidative stress and cellular aging in obese men. The main objective of this case report was to assess the efcacy of yoga based life style intervention on levels of markers of cellular ageing and oxidative stress at baseline (day 0), at the end of active intervention (day 30), and follow-up at day 180. Study design: Single case report from a prospective ongoing study with pre-post design assessing the level of various markers of cellular aging and oxidative stress. Patient: A 36-year-old man with class I obesity (bodymass index [BMI], 28.5kg/m2) presented to the outpatient department of Medicine at MGMC & RI, pondicherry, India, with history of fatigue, difficulty in losing weight, difficulty to perform daily activities. Setting: After examination and appropriate investigations, including physiologic measures such as blood pressure and lipid prole, he was referred to CYTER & Department of Physiology, MGMCRI, Pondicherry, an outpatient facility conducting meditation and yoga-based lifestyle intervention programs for management of chronic diseases. Intervention: A pretested intervention program included asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), stress management, group discussions, lectures, and individualized advice Yoga intervention programs, Validated and published at CYTER. Results: The results of this case report shows that the activity of telomerase are enhanced and oxidative stress markers, such as reactive oxygen species and 8-hydroxy-2-deoxy-guanosine levels are reduced from baseline (day 0) to day 180. Conclusions: yoga/meditation-based lifestyle modication causes reversal of markers of aging, mainly oxidative stress, telomerase activity, and oxidative DNA damage. This may prevent onset of several lifestyle-related diseases, of which oxidative stress and inammation are the chief cause. Study suggest that this simple lifestyle intervention practices may delay aging and prolong a youthful healthy life.


Keywords: Yoga, cellular aging, oxidative stress


Edition: Volume 9 Issue 5, May 2020,


Pages: 917 - 921


How to Download this Article?

You Need to Register Your Email Address Before You Can Download the Article PDF


How to Cite this Article?

Selvakumar S, Lenin M, Dayanalakshmi R, "Effect of Yogic Intervention on Markers of Oxidative Stress and Cellular Aging: A Case Report Study", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 9 Issue 5, May 2020, pp. 917-921, https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=SR20421081325

Similar Articles with Keyword 'Yoga'

Downloads: 1

Research Paper, Yoga and Meditation, India, Volume 10 Issue 11, November 2021

Pages: 554 - 555

Influence of Suriyanamaskar on Selected Physiological Variables of School Athletes

A. Sathish Kumar

Share this Article

Downloads: 1 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1

Research Paper, Yoga and Meditation, India, Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023

Pages: 1254 - 1257

The Impact of Yoga Practice on Personality Development in Students

Siddappa Naragatti [6] | Dr. Vadiraja H. S

Share this Article
Top