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The biochemical profile often improves, indicating an anti-stress and antioxidant effect, which is important in preventing degenerative diseases. There are decreased levels of blood glucose, total white blood cell count, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). At the same time, following yoga, it has been reported that there are increased levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, ATPase, hematocrit, hemoglobin, thyroxin, lymphocytes, vitamin C, and total serum protein.9