A meta-analytic review of the effects of mindfulness meditation on telomerase activity
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A meta-analytic review of the effects of mindfulness meditation on telomerase activity
Abstract
The enzyme telomerase, through its influence on telomere length, is associated with health and mortality. Four pioneering randomized control trials, including a total of 190 participants, provided information on the effect of mindfulness meditation on telomerase. A meta-analytic effect size of d=0.46 indicated that mindfulness meditation leads to increased telomerase activity in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. These results suggest the need for further large-scale trials investigating optimal implementation of mindfulness meditation to facilitate telomerase functioning.
Keywords: Meditation; Meta-analysis; Mindfulness; Telomerase; Telomere.
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