Open AccessChange in Oxidative Stress of Normotensive Elderly Subjects Following Lifestyle Modifications
Author(s) -
Anubhav Bhatnagar
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/20184.8469
Subject(s) - malondialdehyde , oxidative stress , lipid peroxidation , blood pressure , medicine , morning , glutathione , endocrinology , reactive oxygen species , antioxidant , lipid profile , superoxide dismutase , blood lipids , physiology , chemistry , cholesterol , biochemistry , enzyme
Oxidative stress is associated with aging, which ultimately causes deterioration of muscles. Antioxidant defense system deteriorates while enhancing accumulations of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) due to lipid peroxidation and altered enzyme activities in old age. Regular practice of yoga can maintain the antioxidants level of the body, even in stressful conditions.