The Impact of Yoga Practices on Inflammatory Markers: A Scoping Review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v13i3.1612Keywords:
yoga, inflammation, interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, yogic posture, yogic relaxation, pranayamaAbstract
BACKGROUND
Most of the life style disorders involving humans in their adult life is characterized by persistence underlying low-grade inflammation. The inflammation adds further insults to the pathogenic damage caused by the disorder. This inflammation is often ignored because it does not produce noticeable effect on the body to draw immediate attention. Yoga has been studied to have an effect on the well-being of the individual. A scoping review had been decided to explore the overall impact of yoga on inflammation by summarizing the existing research. The review focussed on identifying relevant studies that investigate how yoga encompassing practices like asana, pranayama, and meditation, influences inflammation. By examining various study designs and outcomes related to inflammatory markers, the review seeks to provide a broad overview of the current understanding and potential benefits of yoga in managing inflammatory conditions.
METHODOLOGY
A thorough literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane up to April 2024 to identify studies examining the impact of yoga on inflammation. The search utilized keywords associated with yoga and inflammation, and was restricted to studies published in English.
RESULTS
We had identified 66 studies involving 3,774 participants across multiple countries. Participants included healthy adults as well as individuals with conditions such as heart failure, cancer, autoimmune disorders, respiratory diseases, neurological disorders, and others. The collective scientific evidence from these diverse studies indicated that yoga practices showed promising effect in reducing inflammation across different populations and health conditions.
CONCLUSION
The review indicated that yogic practices potentially reduced inflammation, although the study designs varied considerably. While many studies reported positive impacts on inflammatory markers, some did not observe significant changes. To confidently recommend yoga as a primary therapy for inflammation, additional well-designed, randomized controlled trials with sufficient statistical power and a broader scope of inflammatory parameters are necessary.
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