Hormonal
Yoga interventions significantly reduce serum leptin levels and increase serum adiponectin levels in individuals with obesity or metabolic syndrome.
If you have obesity or metabolic syndrome, incorporating yoga into your routine may help improve your hormonal balance by lowering leptin (which drives hunger) and raising adiponectin (which fights inflammation). For best results, look for programs that combine yoga with dietary changes, as the hormonal benefits appear stronger when diet is also addressed.
The majority of studies reviewed demonstrated that yoga significantly decreases leptin levels and increases adiponectin levels.
Why this rating
The evidence is based on a narrative review of 12 studies with varying designs (RCTs, pre-post) and inconsistent protocols, limiting high-confidence causal inference.
Source
The Effects of Yoga on Key Adipocytokines in Obesity: A Narrative Review of Leptin and Adiponectin
Rinne Shimizu et al. · Cureus · 2025
DOI 10.7759/cureus.76792
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