Effect of integrated Yoga and Ayurveda on serum vitamin B12 and cortisol levels in middle aged healthy volunteers in correlation to prakriti: Results from a Quasi Experimental Study

Abstract

Ayurveda and yoga are two indigenous system of medicine which has proven its efficacy in various
chronic diseases which affects human in large. However, there are fewer studies available about the
integrated use of yoga and ayurveda especially its role in micronutrients absorption like Vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12 on other hand is major public health concern. This study is a quasi experimental study
reporting integrated ayurveda and yoga therapy (IAYT) on serum vitamin B12 and cortisol levels of
healthy volunteers.