The main objective of this study is to examine the effect of Qi-training on the immune system, especially neutrophil bactericidal function. Nine healthy young male subjects and 9 elderly were studied for the effects of one bout of Qi-training on super...
The main objective of this study is to examine the effect of Qi-training on the immune system, especially neutrophil bactericidal function. Nine healthy young male subjects and 9 elderly were studied for the effects of one bout of Qi-training on superoxide (O_(2)) production and adhesion capacity of neutrophils at times immediately after (Post Ⅰ) and 2hours after the Qi-training (Post Ⅱ). The Qi-training enhanced the O_(2) production, reaction velocity and neutrophil adhesion capacity and there were significant differences at Post Ⅰ compared to before Qi-training (Pre) in both group. Therefore, Qi-training increase the resistance of trained individuals against common infection and inflammation.