Drowsiness
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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