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Effects of Traditional Chinese Exercise on Oxidative Stress in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Network Meta-Analysis

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  • Delong Chen

    (School of Physical Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China)

  • Guanggao Zhao

    (School of Physical Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China)

  • Jingmei Fu

    (Jiangxi Sports Science Medicine Center, Nanchang 330006, China)

  • Shunli Sun

    (Jiangxi Sports Science Medicine Center, Nanchang 330006, China)

  • Xiaoxiao Huang

    (School of Physical Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China)

  • Liqiang Su

    (Physical Education College, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China)

  • Zihao He

    (School of Sports and Human Sciences, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100091, China)

  • Ting Huang

    (School of Physical Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China)

  • Ruiming Chen

    (School of Physical Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China)

  • Xuewen Hu

    (School of Physical Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China)

  • Tianle Jiang

    (School of Physical Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China)

  • Minghui Quan

    (School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China)

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the best option among traditional Chinese exercises for reducing oxidative stress in middle-aged and older adults, using a network meta-analysis. Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, and CNKI databases were used. We searched randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on middle-aged and older adults to influence oxidative stress by any traditional Chinese exercises from the beginning to 20 January 2022. A network meta-analysis of randomized control trials was performed comparing the changes in the concentration of glutathione peroxidase (GPX), malondialdehyde (MDA), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) as primary outcomes, following different therapeutic interventions with traditional Chinese exercises in middle-aged and older adults over 30 years old. Standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to assess the correlation between each group of interventions, and surface under the cumulative ranking (SUCRA) was used to rank the best interventions. Results: The meta-analysis comprised 15 trials with a total of 927 participants and six interventions: (Wuqinxi (WQX), Baduanjin (BDJ), Tai Ji Quan (TJQ), Yijinjing (YJJ), Mawangdui Daoyin (MWD), and no exercise intervention (NEI)). Regarding GPX: WQX [SMD = 2.79 (1.75, 3.83)], TJQ [SMD = 0.47 (0.23, 0.70)], YJJ [SMD = 1.78 (1.18, 2.37)], MWD [SMD = 1.89 (1.36, 2.43)] were superior in increasing GPX relative to NEI. Regarding MDA: WQX [SMD = 1.68 (0.94, 2.42)], YJJ [SMD = 0.99 (0.28, 1.69)] were superior in reducing MDA relative to NEI. Regarding SOD: WQX [SMD = 1.05 (0.10, 2.01)] were superior in increasing SOD relative to NEI. WQX topped the SUCRA with GPX: 0.97, MDA: 0.91, and SOD: 0.94. Furthermore, WQX was more effective than TJQ in interfering with GPX [SMD = 2.32 (1.26, 3.39)] and MDA [SMD = 1.47 (0.26, 2.67)], and a significantly better intervention effect on SOD than YJJ [SMD = 1.52 (0.80, 2.24)] and MWD [SMD = 0.89 (0.03, 1.75)]. Conclusion: Traditional Chinese exercise can help middle-aged and older adults reduce oxidative stress. WQX may be the best traditional Chinese exercise of the exercises evaluated for reducing oxidative stress in middle-aged and older adults.

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  • Delong Chen & Guanggao Zhao & Jingmei Fu & Shunli Sun & Xiaoxiao Huang & Liqiang Su & Zihao He & Ting Huang & Ruiming Chen & Xuewen Hu & Tianle Jiang & Minghui Quan, 2022. "Effects of Traditional Chinese Exercise on Oxidative Stress in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Network Meta-Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(14), pages 1-15, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:14:p:8276-:d:857263
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