Effect of Tai Chi exercise on blood lipid profiles: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Pan, Xiaohong; Mahemuti, Amina; Zhang, Xuehua; Wang, Yaping; Hu, Po; Jiang, Jianwen; Xiang, Meixiang; Liu, Gang; Wang, Jianan

doi:10.1631/jzus.b1600052

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“…However, in the present study, no statistically significant differences were observed in the biochemical markers mentioned above. In this sense, Pan et al 41 reported in a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials a statistically significant decrease in blood triglyceride concentration but found no statistically significant differences in total cholesterol, LDL-C, and HDL-C concentrations. Other studies support the proposal that there are no changes in parameters related to metabolic syndrome such as dyslipidemias, hyperglycemia, and waist circumference after TC training.…”

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Hypoglycemic and antioxidant effect of Tai chi exercise training in older adults with metabolic syndrome

Mendoza-Núñez¹,

Arista-Ugalde²,

Rosado-Pérez³

et al. 2018

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IntroductionThe antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Tai chi (TC) exercise training in healthy older adults has been demonstrated. However, there are no studies on this effect in older adults with metabolic syndrome (MetS).PurposeThe aim of this study was to determine the effect of TC exercise on oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in older adults with MetS.MethodsA quasi-experimental study was carried out with a sample of 110 older sedentary volunteers with clinical diagnoses of MetS: (i) a control group, n = 50, of individuals who do not participate in physical exercise, of which 37 fulfilled the entire study protocol, and (ii) an experimental group, n = 60, of subjects enrolled in a TC exercise training program (eight-form easy), 5 days a week for 6 months, in sessions of 50 min, under the supervision of a qualified instructor, of which 48 fulfilled the entire study protocol. We measured in both groups (pre- and post-intervention) the following cardiovascular parameters: resting heart rate (RHR), diastolic and systolic blood pressure (DBP and SBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), RHR-SBP product, RHR-MAP product; glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c); oxidative stress markers (superoxide dismutase, total antioxidant status, thiobarbituric acid reacting substances, and oxidative stress score); and inflammation markers (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8, and IL-10).ResultsA statistically significant decrease in HbA1c concentration was observed in the TC group compared with the control group (p < 0.05). This group also showed a statistically significant increase in TAS and a decrease in the oxidative stress score (p < 0.05). We did not observe changes in the cardiovascular parameters (RHR, DBP, SBP, MAP, RHR-SBP product, and RHR-MAP product) in the TC experimental group compared to the control group.ConclusionOur findings suggest that the practice of TC exercise has an antioxidative and hypoglycemic effect in the elderly with MetS.

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confidence: 98%

Hypoglycemic and antioxidant effect of Tai chi exercise training in older adults with metabolic syndrome

Mendoza-Núñez¹,

Arista-Ugalde²,

Rosado-Pérez³

et al. 2018

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“…By means of regulating ion channels [ 7 , 8 , 22 , 33 , 37 , 38 , 41 , 54 ], they act positive roles in rhythm or rate control. They also give a hand to the risk factors by vasodilation [ 7 ], anti-inflammatory effect [ 9 , 19 ], antioxidant activity [ 10 , 30 , 72 ], and even resistance of myocardium remodeling [ 50 , 71 ] and benefit some primary diseases such as heart failure [ 7 , 26 , 41 ], hypertension [ 27 , 69 ], and dyslipidemia [ 70 , 76 ]. In addition, antiplatelet aggregation [ 12 , 34 , 39 ] and fibrinolysis effect [ 39 ] are showed in some CHMs or bioactive ingredients.…”

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“…A recent research further indicated its efficacy in the improvement of cardiorespiratory function for old adults [ 74 ]. And a meta-analysis demonstrated that TCC lowered blood triglyceride level with a trend to decrease blood total cholesterol level [ 76 ]. What is more, as an aerobic exercise of moderate intensity, TCC could maintain better health and improve quality of life, thus reducing CVD risk factors [ 75 ].…”

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Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Dong

Liao

Yao

et al. 2017

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, which is related to many cardiac and cerebral vascular diseases, especially stroke. It can therefore increase cardiovascular mortality and all-cause death. The current treatments of AF remain to be western drugs and radiofrequency ablation which are limited by the tolerance of patients, adverse side effects, and high recurrence rate, especially for the elderly. On the contrary, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with long history of use involves various treatment methods, including Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) or bioactive ingredients, Chinese patent medicines, acupuncture, Qigong, and Tai Chi Chuan. With more and more researches reported, the active roles of TCM in AF management have been discovered. Then it is likely that TCM would be effective preventive means and valuable additional remedy for AF. The potential mechanisms further found by numerous experimental studies showed the distinct characteristics of TCM. Some CHMs or bioactive ingredients are atrial-selective, while others are multichannel and multifunctional. Therefore, in this review we summarized the treatment strategies reported in TCM, with the purpose of providing novel ideas and directions for AF management.

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“…For instance, Qigong exercise enhanced balance and fitness as well as somatosensation in diabetes mellitus patients (Cavegn and Riskowski, 2015), decreased fatigue, improved sleep quality along with increased white blood cell counts and hemoglobin levels in non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients (Chuang et al, 2017). Moreover, practicing such exercises may also impact on lipid metabolism, but information on most appropriate intensity and duration is still lacking (Pan et al, 2016). Endurance exercise is associated with enhanced oxygen consumption also resulting in elevated production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) (Alessio, 1993).…”

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Effects of Qigong exercise on muscle strengths and oxidative stress/antioxidant responses in young sedentary females: a quasi-experimental study

Klarod¹,

Singsanan²,

Thamwiriyasati³

et al. 2020

J Exerc Rehabil

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Regular exercise is associated with the production of small amounts of oxidative stress which might promote individual antioxidant capacity contributing to favorable training effects potentially interrelated with skeletal muscle strength. Therefore, the present study was aimed at evaluating effects of an 8-week Qigong exercise training on muscle strengths associated with responses of oxidative stress and antioxidants in young sedentary females. A total of 41 sedentary women were allocated to the Qigong exercise group (QG, N= 20) or to the control group (CG, N= 21). After 8 weeks of Qigong training, back and leg strength was significantly improved compared to baseline and the CG (P< 0.05). Plasma oxidative stress levels were reduced and total antioxidant capacity was enhanced in the QG compared to the CG (P< 0.05). Correlation analyses revealed that improvements in muscle strength (including both groups) were associated with changes in the levels of oxidative stress (reduction) and antioxidants (elevation). The presented findings indicate that strength training effects seem at least partly to be interrelated with alterations of the oxidant-antioxidant balance generated by the 8-week Qigong training in young sedentary females.

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Effect of Tai Chi exercise on blood lipid profiles: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Cited by 25 publications

References 31 publications

Hypoglycemic and antioxidant effect of Tai chi exercise training in older adults with metabolic syndrome

Hypoglycemic and antioxidant effect of Tai chi exercise training in older adults with metabolic syndrome

Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Effects of Qigong exercise on muscle strengths and oxidative stress/antioxidant responses in young sedentary females: a quasi-experimental study

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