Effect of Tai Chi on Markers of Oxidative Stress: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to synthesize the evidence of the effect of practicing Tai Chi on oxidative stress markers (OxSM). This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducting using the MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Epistemonikos, Lilacs, and Ovid databases to identify randomized (RCT) and non-randomized (NRCT) clinical trials that evaluated the Tai Chi effect on OxSM compared to sedentary behavior, walking or yoga. Pooled mean differences (MDs) with 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were estimated using the inverse variance method to determine the effect of Tai Chi on OxSM. PROSPERO register: CRD42019138362. Five RCT and five NRCT were included. Compared to sedentary behavior, regular Tai Chi practice increases the levels of the enzymes superoxide dismutase (MD = 34.97 U/mL

SUBMITTER: Rosado-Perez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8037964 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature