The Effect of 8 Weeks of Yoga Practice with Weight along with Spirulina Supplement on Some Indicators of Metabolic Syndrome in Elderly Obesity and Overweight Women

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Department of Sports Physiology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.

2 Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.

3 PhD in Sports Physiology ,Young Researchers and Elite Club, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran .

10.22038/jnfh.2023.74116.1458

Abstract

Introduction: Due to the increase in the elderly population and its subsequent metabolic diseases, the need for appropriate prevention methods, such as physical activities along with safe supplements, is strongly felt. The purpose of current research is to investigate the effect of yoga practice with weight along with Spirulina supplement on some indicators of metabolic syndrome (Lipid profile) in elder women. Methods: In this semi-experimental research, 40 elderly volunteer women with a body mass index of 25-30 kg/m2 living in Bushehr were selected and randomly divided into four groups of 10 people (control, supplement (Spirulina), exercise, and exercise/supplement). The training protocol consisted of eight weeks, three sessions per week, and each session was 60 minutes. Subjects took three capsules of 500 gr Spirulina supplement thrice daily for eight weeks. Lipid profile (total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL)) were also measured in the pretest and posttest   phases. For investigations, the continuous t-test and a one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) test was used with a significance level of P≥0.05. Results: The present study showed that doing yoga with weights along with Spirulina supplementation led to a significant decrease in total cholesterol (F=10.22), triglycerides (F=12.20), and LDL (F=16.47). In contrast, HDL increased significantly after eight weeks of exercise and supplement consumption (F = 36.02). Conclusion: The results have shown that practicing yoga with weights for 8 weeks have good effects on metabolic indicators, especially along with supplement; Data proved that using Spirulina supplement for eight weeks could not produce a desirable result.

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Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
Volume 11, Issue 3
September 2023

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  • Receive Date: 07 August 2023
  • Revise Date: 09 September 2023
  • Accept Date: 10 September 2023
  • First Publish Date: 10 September 2023

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