Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Is Yoga Good for You? Part 2
Jan 4, 2024
The podcast discusses the challenges of recommending yoga due to lack of scientific evidence. It explores the effectiveness of yoga for mood and anxiety disorders and the surprising effects on osteoporotic bone loss. The potential bias in studies comparing yoga to a control group is also explored, as well as the risks and side effects of yoga as a form of exercise.
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Quick takeaways
- Different styles of yoga may be interchangeable as there is no apparent winner in terms of positive results.
- Yoga shows potential benefits for conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis, but beginners should be cautious of certain poses and situations.
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Low Quality of Scientific Evidence for Yoga
The lack of defined parameters for yoga studies leads to difficulties in interpreting the effects and comparing results. Different studies use varying components of yoga, such as postures, breathing exercises, and meditation, making it challenging to determine if yoga as a whole is effective. A review of more than 50 different yoga styles found no apparent winner in terms of positive results, suggesting that different styles may be interchangeable.
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