Effects · health
Anticonvulsant Effect
Reduction of neuronal excitability and stabilization of neuronal activity, leading to a decrease in the frequency, intensity, or prevention of seizures.
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- 11
- Practices
- 3
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- 5
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Highest probability, strongest evidence
- EEG NeurofeedbackPracticesMediumClinicalHelps stabilize brain activity. Supports a reduction in the frequency and intensity of seizures.
- Transcranial Brain StimulationPracticesMediumClinicalReduces neuronal excitability, decreasing the frequency and intensity of seizures and stabilizing brain activity.
- Black Seed OilSupplementsMediumAnimal researchThymoquinone has demonstrated anticonvulsant properties in studies, suggesting a potential role in stabilizing neuronal activity and reducing seizure frequency for some individuals, though further human research is needed.
- Phenylpiracetam (Phenotropil)SupplementsLowClinicalPhenylpiracetam has demonstrated anticonvulsant properties in specific clinical contexts by stabilizing neuronal activity, though this is a highly specialized therapeutic effect not relevant for general supplement users.
- Vitamin B6SupplementsLowClinicalIn cases of specific B6 deficiency or B6-dependent epilepsy, supplementation can normalize neuronal excitability and stabilize brain activity, significantly reducing the frequency and severity of seizures, an effect primarily observed in medical contexts.
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- Clinical Clinical trials and practice
- Animal research Animal studies
- People reports User reports and anecdotes
- Theoretical Mechanistic reasoning, not yet tested
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- Ketogenic Diet Practices Theoretical
High probability (2)
- Amanita Muscaria Supplements Theoretical
- Taurine Supplements Theoretical
Medium probability (3)
- EEG Neurofeedback Practices Clinical
- Transcranial Brain Stimulation Practices Clinical
- Black Seed Oil Supplements Animal research
Low probability (7)
- Phenylpiracetam (Phenotropil) Supplements Clinical
- Vitamin B6 Supplements Clinical
- Amanita Regalis Supplements Animal research
- Kava Kava Supplements Animal research
- Passionflower Supplements Animal research
- Valerian Root Supplements Animal research
- Serine Supplements Theoretical
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