Lee MS, Kang CW, Ryu H. Effect of qi training on neutrophil function in young and elderly males.
J Altern Complement Med 2004;
10:681-3. [PMID:
15353026 DOI:
10.1089/acm.2004.10.681]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES
To examine the effect of qi training on neutrophil bactericidal function (superoxide generation and adhesion).
METHODS
We studied the effects of one session of qi training on superoxide generation and adhesion of neutrophils immediately after (Post I), and 2 hours after qi training (Post II), in nine young and nine elderly male subjects.
RESULTS
The qi training significantly enhanced the superoxide generation and adhesion of neutrophils, and there were significant differences at Post I compared to before qi training (Pre) in both groups.
CONCLUSION
Our current observations show that qi training enhances superoxide generation and adhesion of neutrophils. It is supposed that qi training may increase the resistance of trained individuals against common infection and inflammation.
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