Article: ASSESSMENT OF BODY FAT PERCENTAGE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO DHATU SARA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Article Category: Original Research articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.17248

Pages: 38-42

Author: Mahendra Prasad *, Hardik Chudasama, Rashmi Gurao, CR Yadav

Abstract: Background: In Ayurveda, Dhatusarata refers to excellent part of Dhatu, influencing physical and mental composition of an individual. It not only ensures the optimum function of the Dhatu but also an indicator of resistance against Dhatupradoshaj Vikara and thus contribute towards overall immunity of the body. Fat is an important component of the body it’s important to keep non-essential body fat at a healthy level for long term wellness. Body Fat % is key indicator of personalized health assessment, hormonal and metabolic function and several health risk like Cardiometabolic diseases, certain cancers. Objective: To Assess body fat % with special reference to individual Dhatu Sara. Methods: Total 487 subjects were screened for Dhatu Sarata. This observational cross-sectional study was conducted on 210 healthy individuals aged 20- 40 years of either sex selected on the basis of predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Dhatusarata was determined using validated Ayurvedic proforma and Body fat % was measured using 3D DXA scan. Data was statistically analyzed to identify significant variations in Body fat % among different Dhatusarata individuals. Observation Result: Maximum Body fat% was observed in individuals of Shukra Sarata while minimum body fat % was observed Asthi Sarata. However, no statistically significant correlation was observed between body fat % and Dhatu sarata (P-value > 0.05). The r value indicates weak positive correlation in Body Fat % and Rasa and Shukra Sarata while Negative correlation between remaining all dhatu sarata. Conclusion: The study did not find a significant correlation between Dhatusarata and body fat.

Keyword: Dhatu Sarata, Body Fat Percentage, Cross Sectional Study