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September 15, 2022 5 min read
Getting enough sleep has many positive effects, including improved energy, attitude, and immunity. A lack of quality sleep has become a pandemic in today's fast-paced, high-stress society. How much CBD is good for sleep at night and how quickly CBD induces sleep are highlighted in this article.
CBD oil has shown to be very helpful for sleep. There is no standard dose for CBD as there is with other sleep aids. Cannabidiol, often known as CBD, is a cannabinoid that may be found in either hemp or cannabis. CBD is a non-addictive, non-psychoactive, and efficient treatment option when used for insomnia. CBD may aid sleeplessness caused by stress, chronic pain, or other factors. There are a variety of CBD products available, including tinctures and capsules. Another option is to take a CBD gummy before sleeping. The efficacy of CBD might vary from person to person depending on factors such as dose and how it is taken. What follows is an exploration of the research behind the optimal CBD dose.
CBD is available in a variety of formats, such as:
Certain forms of CBD might be more efficient than others. Oils and tinctures aren't absorbed the same way as CBD gummies and capsules. Applying topical CBD to your hands, wrists, legs, or back will help the muscles and joints in those areas. Only in situations when persistent, particular pain is creating sleep issues are CBD topicals beneficial. While the recommended CBD dosage is the same across all CBD products, you may discover that one particular product works better than others. You also need to know the distinctions between full spectrum CBD, pure CBD, and wide spectrum CBD.
CBD (cannabidiol) isolate is pure CBD, but broad and full spectrum CBD includes other cannabinoid phytochemicals like terpenes, which make your CBD sleep aid even more effective. Keeping this in mind, Hadener et al. (2019) stated that the amount of CBD right for you is partially determined by your weight. However, more considerations exist beyond weight for determining an appropriate CBD dose. Everyone's endocannabinoid system is different, so the responses to CBD levels differ. Therefore, your weight should be used as a guideline only. The milligrams you provide may be converted to milliliters or drops so that you can use the results with your CBD tincture.
There is no magic treatment for insomnia, but CBD may help you establish more restful sleep habits over time. You will need to be patient, however. According to Millar et al. (2019), most individuals reported better sleep after a month or two of treatment. Positive findings from studies include about 80% of patients reporting reduced anxiety and over 66% reporting enhanced sleep quality after taking 25 mg of CBD in a capsule daily. CBD is not a sedative, a key difference from conventional sleeping aids.
Contrary to hypnotics available by prescription, CBD will not have an immediate effect. Instead, Shannon et al. (2019) explained that CBD helps by reducing pain and anxiety, which may disrupt sleep, and regulating stress chemicals like cortisol. Unlike traditional sleeping pills, CBD helps treat the underlying issues that lead to sleeplessness. As a result, although CBD may have a somewhat sedative effect before bed, it is not necessary to take it just before bed to be useful for sleep. Unlike conventional sedatives, they won't have the same instant effect of putting you to sleep.
To have a better night's rest, CBD oil may be used. Its liquid form makes it simple to absorb. Is there a maximum dose you can consume before passing out? According to Taylor et al. (2018), the maximum daily safe dose of CBD is about 1,500 milligrams. You probably won't need that much; the typical CBD dose recommendation is 20 to 40 milligrams. If you have trouble sleeping, try taking CBD oil before bed or throughout the day. Anxiety reduction is the primary benefit of using CBD oil before bed. Use the same dose you would during the day at whatever time you take it. One should keep in mind that less is more while using CBD. If you find that increasing your daily CBD intake over a particular point causes you to feel too stimulated, you may want to reduce your intake.
CBD gummies are a fantastic alternative to traditional sleep aids. Even though they take longer to break down in the digestive system than a liquid like a tincture, their popularity is due to their many benefits. Many individuals prefer gummies because of their flavor and consistency as an alternative to CBD tinctures. They're practical and sometimes less messy. If consuming CBD gummies just before bedtime makes your stomach churn, you may want to try a liquid delivery method instead. Take the gummies, but not until at least two hours before you want to turn them in. If you don't have any gastrointestinal problems, CBD gummies are a terrific way to wind down before bed.
CBD may help you fall asleep more quickly, remain asleep longer, and enjoy a more comfortable slumber. It alleviates symptoms of various diseases, including anxiety, COPD, diabetes, joint pain, depression, heart disease, and drug misuse. Several studies have shown that CBD positively affects anxiety and sleep. Since the passage of the Farm Bill, there has been a surge of interest in studying the effects of cannabidiol. The FDA authorized the first CBD-based medication for Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome epilepsy in 2018. There's hope that the FDA will green light additional CBD products down the road.
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Millar, S. A., Stone, N. L., Bellman, Z. D., Yates, A. S., England, T. J., & O'Sullivan, S. E. (2019). A systematic review of cannabidiol dosing in clinical populations. British journal of clinical pharmacology, 85(9), 1888-1900.
Shannon, S., Lewis, N., Lee, H., & Hughes, S. (2019). Cannabidiol in anxiety and sleep: a large case series. The Permanente Journal, 23.
Taylor, L., Gidal, B., Blakey, G., Tayo, B., & Morrison, G. (2018). A phase I, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single ascending dose, multiple dose, and food effect trial of the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of highly purified cannabidiol in healthy subjects. CNS drugs, 32(11), 1053-1067.