EFECTO DE LA ELECTROACUPUNTURA EN LOS NIVELES DE ADIPONECTINA EN PACIENTES OBESOS

Abstract

Today millions of people are affected by overweight and obesity. In Mexico, the ENSANUT survey of 2006 reported that 70% of the general population between 30 and 60 were obese, considering obesity as a public health problem. Objective: To evaluate whether the application of electro-dense wave scattered at points Zhongwan (RM12), Qihai (RM6), Tianshu (E25) two, and simple puncture Zusanli (E36), Sanyinjiao (B6), will be able to modify BMI and serum adiponectin levels in obese patients Methodology: The study recruited 30 patients diagnosed with obesity, which were randomly divided into two groups, 15 patients for the group case (with electrical stimulation) and 15 patients in control group (inert patch). The treatment was given every 2 days for 20 minutes during 10 sessions, both with a 1500 kcal diet. Results: Serum adiponectin when 9.9% decreased in the case group and increased in the control group, although these data were not statistically significant (p> 0.658). BMI was 2.1% decreased in case group and only 0.6% decreased in control; glucose and cholesterol were 6.1% and 13.5% decreased in the case group, respectively, whereas they were only 1.8% and 4.9% decreased in the control group. Conclusions: The electroacupuncture induced a better metabolism as well as a clinical improvement by improving digestion and physical dynamism.