Wakefulness

    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Wakefulness is state of awareness of one's surroundings, accompanied by an ability to communicate with others or understand others' communication. In terms of brain activity, wakefulness is characterized by a low-amplitude, irregular, and fast-wave electrical activity.

    Examine Database: Wakefulness

    InterventionGradeEffectDetail
    Caffeine
    B
    Fish Oil
    D

    Examine Database References

    1. Caffeine - Barry RJ, Clarke AR, Johnstone SJCaffeine and opening the eyes have additive effects on resting arousal measuresClin Neurophysiol.(2011 Oct)
    2. Fish Oil - Montgomery P, Burton JR, Sewell RP, Spreckelsen TF, Richardson AJFatty acids and sleep in UK children: subjective and pilot objective sleep results from the DOLAB study--a randomized controlled trialJ Sleep Res.(2014 Aug)
    3. Caffeine - Childs E, de Wit HSubjective, behavioral, and physiological effects of acute caffeine in light, nondependent caffeine usersPsychopharmacology (Berl).(2006 May)