CLINICAL RESEARCH

Incredible effect of Aǹalemma water on the human brain

If 99% of our molecules are water, can drinking coherent water affect the coherence of our most water-rich organ - the brain?

To find out, we collaborated with a clinical laboratory to study the effect of Aǹalemma water on brain activity and communication. The participants’ brainwaves showed improved activity in the delta brainwave region, which has important implications for mood, sleep, and wakefulness during the day.

Why did we choose the brain?

The first obvious link was water. The brain is our “thirstiest” organ, made up of about 75% water, more than any other organ in the body. The second link was the brain’s functionality. The brain is composed of neurons, cells that produce electrical currents to send messages to each other. When different parts of the brain have clear communication, we say that the brain is coherent. Conversely, when the communication is blocked or disordered, there’s a loss of coherence. The question was self-imposing: will ordered (coherent) water have an effect on the order (coherence) of the brain?

What are brainwaves?

When neurons “talk” to each other, they emit electrical pulses. In a nutshell, brainwaves are combined pulses of many neurons shooting out electrical currents in a synchronized fashion. And these pulses are so strong we can actually detect them by placing electrodes on the scalp.

There are 4 major types of brainwaves. Going from low to high frequency they are called delta, theta, alpha and beta brainwaves. For example, the slow delta brainwaves are most active when we are in deep sleep, while the fast beta brainwaves activate when we are trying to solve a difficult mental task. Observing brainwaves by qEEG allows neuroscientists to study brain activity in response to what is currently happening in the mind or body. It also allows them to measure the effect of different substances on brain activity, which was exactly the goal of our 2019 study.

CASE STUDY I.

Drinking Aǹalemma water increases delta coherence

Double-blind placebo-controlled twin study

Coherence is a parameter which describes the efficiency of communication bewteen different parts of the brain. In this study, two identical twins, aged 19, were each given a glass of water, either Placebo or Aǹalemma. Ten minutes after drinking the water, their coherence levels were measured.

The rejuvenating power of Aǹalemma water

The brain maps on the left show coherence levels of both twins before and after drinking the water, measured specifically for delta brainwaves. You’ll notice different colors on the twins’ brain maps. These colors tell us whether the levels of delta coherence are within the normal range for a healthy individual. Below average coherence is marked blue, above average is colored in red, and normal levels are green.

Comparing the before and after images, the difference between the twins is incredible! Both twins started out with below average coherence levels, which can be seen in the predominantly blue color across most brain locations. However, while Placebo had no apparent effect on brainwave coherence, Aǹalemma water caused an immediate increase in delta coherence, as evident by the green color across the board.

This effect was observed only 10 minutes after drinking the water and, remarkably, a similar effect was observed 8 days later when the other twin consumed Aǹalemma water!

CASE STUDY II.

Drinking Aǹalemma water decreases delta power

Clinical case study

In healthy humans, delta brainwaves are most active in states of deep sleep. In our second study, we analyzed delta brainwaves of a 68 year-old woman diagnosed with a neurological condition marked by abnormally high delta brainwaves during waking hours. Because the participant’s delta activity was already shifted, we could use it as a biomarker to assess the effect of Aǹalemma water on her brain activity.

We tested both immediate and long-term effects of Aǹalemma water, and the results of these experiments are presented below.

Aǹalemma water immediately affects delta power

The image on the right shows delta power maps of the 68 year-old participant before and immediately after consuming Aǹalemma water.

Only 10 minutes after drinking a glass of Aǹalemma water, her delta brainwaves reached normal levels. This is evident by the change of color (from mostly red to green).

Aǹalemma water has long-term effects on brainwaves

The image on the left shows delta power maps of the 68 year-old participant who continued to drink Aǹalemma water every day for 51 days. The goal of this experiment was to measure persisting effects, which is why the participant didn’t drink Aǹalemma water immediately before the measurement.

The brain maps indicate that during the 51 days, the participant’s delta brainwave activity gradually decreased, going from above average levels (red) toward average activity (yellow-to-green).

As mentioned, delta brainwaves shouldn’t be active during waking hours. Certain neurological conditions, such as the one this woman was diagnosed with, are marked by increased drowsiness during the day, which is correlated with increased delta power. This is why this result is so incredible, as it points to an important positive effect on overall brain activity. Remarkably, when the study was finalized, the participant herself reported feeling less tired and more energized.

Brainwave patterns are a strong indicator of healthy brain function. While this study included a small number of participants, it demonstrated measurable effects of Aǹalemma water on brain activity.

In these experiments, Aǹalemma water had the strongest effect on low-frequency delta brainwaves. Balanced activity of delta brainwaves is important for enjoying a restful sleep during the night and staying lucid and awake during the day. Additionally, decreased coherence of delta brainwaves has been implicated in several mood and behavior disorders.

Here, we found that drinking Aǹalemma water has a positive effect on delta coherence. While the twin experiment was only a preliminary case study, it indicates an important role of coherent water in maintaining balance and order in the brain. In times of everyday stress negatively affecting our overall health and wellbeing, order and harmony are becoming a matter of utmost importance – and coherent water might just be a step in the right direction.