title: Biochemical indices associated with meditation practice: a literature review.
abstract: Research findings on biochemical responsivity to meditation are reviewed. Although there are some contradictory and inconclusive outcomes, there is nevertheless sufficient evidence of interest to warrant further investigation of this area. However, in the meantime, there is no compelling basis to conclude that meditation practice is associated with special state or trait effects at the biochemical level.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Delmonte
mesh_terms: D000450:Aldosterone / Q000097:blood; D001775:Blood Circulation; D002395:Catecholamines / Q000097:blood; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D004299:Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase / Q000097:blood; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D006973:Hypertension / Q000628:therapy; D007773:Lactates / Q000097:blood; D019344:Lactic Acid; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000097:blood; D010649:Phenylalanine / Q000097:blood; D011388:Prolactin / Q000097:blood; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012083:Renin / Q000097:blood; D012463:Saliva / Q000502:physiology; D013739:Testosterone / Q000097:blood; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000097:blood; D014284:Triiodothyronine / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D002395:Catecholamines; D007773:Lactates; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D014284:Triiodothyronine; D019344:Lactic Acid; D013739:Testosterone; D010649:Phenylalanine; D000450:Aldosterone; D011388:Prolactin; D013006:Growth Hormone; D002784:Cholesterol; D004299:Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase; D012083:Renin; D013974:Thyroxine; D006854:Hydrocortisone