A growing proportion of the population is developing sleep disorders as a result of today's increasingly stressful urban lifestyles. Cannabidiol or CBD, extracted from the hemp plant, has scientifically proven relaxing properties that are beginning to be talked about. Consumed in various forms, this molecule represents an ideal natural alternative to chemical sleeping pills, which cause numerous side effects. Discover in this article the virtues of CBD for sleep.
How does CBD affect sleep?
Difficulty falling asleep, sleep apnea, night wakings or recurrent insomnia, sleep disorders are numerous and affect more and more people. Medicated sleeping pills are still very heavy products with sometimes worrying side effects, which is why many consumers are now looking for more natural alternatives to find sleep. Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is just such an option as it has increasingly recognised calming properties. The cannabidiol molecule represents a natural solution above all because it comes from a plant, hemp, of which it is one of the major active ingredients. Its virtues on sleep result from the way it interacts with the brain. Unlike sleeping pills, which function as sedatives, CBD acts as a regulator of hormone production. In other words, this molecule acts on all the factors that contribute to sleep disturbance: it reduces stress, anxiety and excessive brain activity. Thus, by acting on the elements responsible for sleep disorders, it guarantees a long-term effect to calm the mind and get back to sleep.
Scientifically proven effectiveness
The action of CBD on sleep has been the subject of several studies in recent years and all seem to confirm its positive effects. Among the most recent, an American neuropsychological study conducted in 2019 proved that cannabidiol facilitates falling asleep and improves the quality of sleep. This molecule could also be used to calm neuropsychological disorders, as demonstrated by a study published in The Lancet Neurology in 2021.
Which CBD product for sleep?
CBD for sleep can take different forms: capsules as a dietary supplement, e-liquid for electronic cigarettes, CBD extract, oil to be placed under the tongue or even infusion, some methods seem to be more appropriate than others to get a good night's sleep thanks to this substance.
CBD oil for immediate action
CBD oil remains the solution that allows you to feel the effects of cannabidiol the fastest. It comes in a small bottle with a pipette on the cap to take a few drops to be placed directly under the tongue. They should be kept in the mouth for one to two minutes before swallowing. The liquid in the vial consists primarily of vegetable oil, which is a carrier for the CBD. When CBD oil is consumed, a calming effect can be felt within 10 to 30 minutes of absorption. The effect of this solution appears very quickly because, in this way, the cannabidiol circulates directly in the blood and does not pass through the digestive system. In order to get a good night's sleep, it is recommended to take 2 to 3 drops of CBD before going to bed, or even 4 to 5 drops if this dose is not enough. There is no particular danger of overdosing, but there is no need to take too much at once, as CBD oil works best when consumed as a cure. Thus, it is advisable to take the same dose every day at the same time for several weeks.
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CBD tea a few hours before going to sleep
Another solution to improve sleep thanks to CBD is to drink herbal teas containing cannabidiol a few hours before going to bed. There are many variations of these in shops, flavoured with different fragrances, the main thing is to pour a fatty substance into your cup to benefit from the effects of CBD. For example, milk or coconut oil work perfectly. However, this method requires more organisation, as the drink passes through the stomach and the action of the molecule is felt later due to digestion. It is estimated that the cannabidiol consumed in this way acts between one and three hours after ingestion.
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