Drowsiness

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Also known as:  Sleepiness

 

Description

Drowsiness is the initial phase of Sleep.  It is an inevitable and essential phase of "falling asleep", however Drowsiness is considered undesirable when it occurs during waking hours.  Drowsiness is associated with the generation of Theta Brain Waves.

 

These Substances Prevent Drowsiness

Minerals

 Boron deficiency may cause Drowsiness (due to excessive generation of Theta Waves in the Brain).  [1]

 

These Substances/Factors may Cause Drowsiness

Substances that induce Drowsiness are known as Hypnotics.

 

Brain Waves

 Theta Waves are generated during the state of Drowsiness.

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