Abstract :
Coronary Heart Disease is one of the major causes of death and having a prevalence of 10% in Indian population. Dyslipidemia is one of the important modifiable risk factor. It initiates atherosclerotic plaque formation, finally resulting in degeneration of endothelial cell function, which enhances the coagulability of blood by activation of various factors for which apolipoproteins have been implicated. Various attempts such as physical exercises and dietary modifications have been performed to control the lipid content of blood. The aim of present study was to know the effects of Pranayama and Yoga on Apolipoproteins, lipid profile and atherogenic index in healthy subjects. In this study we recruited a group of 30 healthy age and sex matched subjects from whom blood was drawn before and after Pranayama and yoga for assay of Apolipoproteins and lipid profile by immunoturbidimetric and enzymatic methods, respectively. Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL, Apolipoprotein B100 were decreased and HDL, Apolipoprotein A1 were increased after Pranayama and Yoga.
Author Name : A. Bhaskar & Dr. M.V. Srinivasan
Keywords: Pranayama, Yoga, Apolipoproteins, Lipid Profile.
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