Does CBD promote sleep?

CBD and sleep, it’s all about dosage 

Do you wake up feeling tired in the morning? The causes of poor sleep can be complex and numerous. They ranges from difficulty falling asleep to disturbed sleep phases. This is why it is difficult to draw general conclusions from the various studies that have been conducted on CBD and sleep. All the more so because, as some of you may have also read or heard, cannabidiol can be a useful stimulant for sports competitions or exams.

The conclusions of the various studies available on the influence of CBD on sleep nevertheless point towards the same findings: CBD has a variable influence on sleep and depending on the quantity consumed, it is believed to have an impact on sleep cycles. According to a compilation of different studies on the effect of CBD on sleep, a dose of 160 mg of cannabidiol improves sleep onset and sleep quality in people suffering with insomnia.

Conversely, a lower dosage (25 mg) has no effect. Another study demonstrated that CBD influences REM sleep, the phase during which dreams occur. The study, carried out on people suffering from Parkinson’s disease, showed that a dose of 75 to 300 mg of CBD could regulate the REM sleep phase, which is often very disrupted in these patients.

Is CBD enough to promote good sleep?

Although CBD promotes relaxation and quality sleep, it is too early to consider it a miracle solution. Insomnia has various causes: poor lifestyle, stress at work or in personal lives, etc.

A study conducted on people with no sleep disorders showed that consuming 300 mg of CBD, a dose that appears to be effective for many people suffering from insomnia, had no effect on sleep cycles. In addition, the quality of the CBD you choose to consume to improve sleep is important.

Research on mice has shown that other components of cannabis, such as terpenes, have a sedative effect. Myrcene appears to be the terpene in hemp that has the most powerful sedative action. There are high levels present in CBD flowers. This is also why, if you prefer taking CBD oil to help you sleep, we advise that you choose full spectrum. You will benefit from all the advantages of CBD strengthened by the sedative action of myrcene and other terpenes, in order to achieve good-quality and restful sleep.

In short, by combining a healthy lifestyle with cannabidiol, you should find it easier to fall into Morpheus’ arms. You simply need to take time, as with all legal cannabis consumption, to determine which CBD product is right for you and what dosage meets your needs.