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African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines
African Ethnomedicines Network
ISSN: 0189-6016
Vol. 13, No. 5, 2016, pp. 87-90
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Bioline Code: tc16119
Full paper language: English
Document type: Comment
Document available free of charge
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African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, Vol. 13, No. 5, 2016, pp. 87-90
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EFFECT OF “TAI CHI” EXERCISE ON ANTIOXIDANT ENZYMES ACTIVITIES AND IMMUNITY FUNCTION IN MIDDLE-AGED PARTICIPANTS
Niu, Aijun
Abstract
Background: “Tai Chi” is a useful exercise that increases physical strength and relax the mind.
Materials and Methods: The study investigates effect of “tai chi” exercise on antioxidant enzymes activities and immunity function in
participants. These participants were randomly divided into two groups: “tai chi” exercise group (n=25) and control group (n=25). The
participants in the “tai chi” group performed “tai chi” exercise for 1 h every day. The participants in the control group didn’t perform “tai chi”.
The exercise lasts for half a year.
Results: “tai chi” exercise increased antioxidant enzymes activities and improve immunity function in participants.
Conclusion: “tai chi” exercise is useful for health-keep of participants.
Keywords
“tai chi”; Antioxidant; immunity
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