ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Effects of Barefoot Walking in Urban Forests on CRP, IFNγ, and Serotonin Levels.
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- Forest bathing improves inflammatory markers, SpO2, and subjective symptoms related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in male subjects at risk of developing COPD.Journal of occupational health · 2025Trial
- Potential preventive effects of forest bathing/Shinrin-yoku on depressive symptoms: a narrative review of mechanistic evidence.Environmental health and preventive medicine · 2026Review
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesThis study investigated the effects of barefoot walking on an urban forest path on participants' C-reactive protein (CRP), interferon gamma (IFNγ), and serotonin levels, which are associated with feelings of well-being.
methodsParticipants in the walking program included 62 consenting adults, divided into a sneaker-wearing and barefoot group (each
resultsThe sneaker-wearing group showed a consistent CRP increase, with levels reaching statistical significance after 20 sessions. In the barefoot group, CRP increased up to Session 10 but was lower than at the end of Session 20. The analysis of those with an initial CRP above 100 pg/mL showed that CRP was statistically significantly lower in the barefoot (
conclusionsBarefoot walking on forest trails is effective for people with above-normal inflammation, increasing serotonin levels.
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