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ArticleInternational journal of yoga

Immediate Effect of Modified Bhramari Pranayama on Salivary Nitric Oxide Level among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Xerostomia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Geethashree Poojary, Shivaprasad Shetty, Prashanth Shetty, Kadagouda Patil, Somisetty Koushik Gupta, H L Nanjeshgowda

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Geethashree PoojaryDepartment of Yoga, SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, Karnataka, India.
Shivaprasad ShettyDepartment of Yoga, SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, Karnataka, India.
Prashanth ShettyDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, Karnataka, India.
Kadagouda PatilDepartment of Yoga, SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, Karnataka, India.
Somisetty Koushik GuptaDepartment of Naturopathy, Somisetty Nature Cure and Yoga Clinic, Adoni, Andra Pradesh, India.
H L NanjeshgowdaDepartment of Naturopathy, SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, Karnataka, India.

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Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is frequently associated with xerostomia, a condition characterized by reduced salivary flow and a sensation of dry mouth. Nitric oxide (NO) plays a vital role in vasodilation and immune modulation. Modified Bhramari Pranayama (MBhrP), a specific yogic breathing technique, has been reported to enhance endogenous NO production. Objective: The primary aim of this study was to assess the immediate effect of MBhrP on salivary NO levels in T2DM individuals with xerostomia. The secondary objective was to evaluate its effect on heart rate variability (HRV), an indicator of autonomic nervous system activity. Methodology: Sixty-eight eligible participants were randomized into two groups: MBhrP group ( Results: The MBhrP group showed a statistically significant increase in salivary NO levels compared to the control group ( Conclusion: MBhrP appears to have an immediate beneficial effect on salivary NO levels and autonomic function in T2DM patients with xerostomia, suggesting its potential as a nonpharmacological therapeutic tool.

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Bhramari pranayamaheart rate variabilitysalivary nitric oxidetype 2 diabetes mellitusxerostomia

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