Brain Waves

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Description

Brain Waves are the Brain’s electrical potentials as measured by an electroencephalogram (EEG)

 

These Substances may Help to Normalize Brain Wave Patterns

Lipids

 Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) may stabilize Brain Wave patterns. 

 

Smart Drugs

 Oxiracetam may restore Brain Wave paterns to normal in people using Diazepam and in elderly people with abnormal Brain Wave patterns.  [1]

 Piracetam may restore Brain Wave patterns to normal in elderly persons.  [2]

 

Vitamins

 Abnormal Brain Wave patterns may occur as a result of Vitamin B6 deficiency. 

 

These Substances may Interfere with Brain Wave Patterns

Prescribed Medications

 Diazepam (Valium) may disrupt normal Brain Wave patterns:

 

Types of Brain Waves

 Alpha Waves

 Beta Waves

 Delta Waves

 Gamma Waves

 Theta Waves

 

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