Shimizu Rinne, Suzuki Hajime, Amitani Marie, Amitani Haruka
Department of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima, JPN.
Kampo Medical Center, Kagoshima University Hospital, Kagoshima, JPN.
Cureus. 2025 Jan 2;17(1):e76792. doi: 10.7759/cureus.76792. eCollection 2025 Jan.
Obesity is a global health concern that increases the risk of numerous complications, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. Conventional obesity treatments, such as lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, and surgical interventions, are often insufficient, highlighting the need for more efficient and effective approaches. Yoga, an ancient mind-body practice incorporating physical postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation, has emerged as a potential therapeutic intervention for obesity management. This review examines the functions of leptin and adiponectin, two key adipocytokines central to obesity, and evaluates the impact of yoga on these hormones. A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar with the keywords "yoga" and "adipocytokine" as of May 5, 2024, resulting in the selection of 12 relevant studies. The majority of studies reviewed demonstrated that yoga significantly decreases leptin levels and increases adiponectin levels. Intensive yoga sessions and combined dietary interventions were found to contribute notably to improvements in these hormonal levels. These findings suggest that yoga may improve the balance between leptin and adiponectin, offering beneficial effects on anti-obesity and chronic inflammation reduction. Yoga, as an economical and non-invasive treatment option, presents a promising approach to managing obesity. Further research is expected to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and explore potential clinical applications.
肥胖是一个全球性的健康问题，它会增加多种并发症的风险，包括2型糖尿病、高血压和心血管疾病。传统的肥胖治疗方法，如生活方式改变、药物治疗和手术干预，往往并不充分，这凸显了对更高效、更有效的治疗方法的需求。瑜伽是一种古老的身心锻炼方式，包括身体姿势（体式）、呼吸练习（调息法）和冥想，已成为肥胖管理的一种潜在治疗干预手段。本综述研究了瘦素和脂联素这两种肥胖核心关键脂肪细胞因子的功能，并评估了瑜伽对这些激素的影响。截至2024年5月5日，使用PubMed、Scopus和谷歌学术搜索引擎，以“瑜伽”和“脂肪细胞因子”为关键词进行了文献检索，最终筛选出12项相关研究。大多数综述研究表明，瑜伽能显著降低瘦素水平，提高脂联素水平。高强度瑜伽课程和联合饮食干预被发现对这些激素水平的改善有显著贡献。这些发现表明，瑜伽可能改善瘦素和脂联素之间的平衡，对减肥和减轻慢性炎症具有有益作用。瑜伽作为一种经济且无创的治疗选择，为肥胖管理提供了一种有前景的方法。预计进一步的研究将阐明其潜在机制，并探索潜在的临床应用。
