You want to know if CBD can help you improve the quality of your sleep or to fall asleep faster? So read our article, we will also explain to you where the latest scientific results stand on the subject.
What is CBD?
CBD, you have surely already heard of it by now, “CBD” is used to designate Cannabidiol, one of the molecules found in the hemp plant or Cannabis plant and which is extracted from it to serve various uses, this plant molecule is the subject of very strict regulations in France.
CBD and its regulation in France
When we hear about CBD and the Cannabis plant, we immediately think of the euphoric effects that we attribute to the plant and those why it is used. However, it is not the CBD molecule (alone) that is responsible for this euphoric and addictive effect, it is when CBD is accompanied by another molecule, THC, that this occurs. It is for this reason that this second psychoactive chemical component is regulated in CBD products. Indeed, in France, the CBD sold may contain THC but it must not exceed a certain concentration (0.2%), beyond that, it will become a psychoactive product and its sale will become illegal.
Since theCBD oil is sold and available in pharmacy, and on online pharmacies, more and more people are more reassured to be able to obtain it this way. Pharmacies generally make a point of controlling the traceability of the CBD products (mainly oils) that they put on sale.
CBD is therefore a molecule which is not psychoactive, once used, can give effects similar to those of THC, without dependence or withdrawal effects. It thus offers soothing, anti-stress and anti-pain effects thanks to its chemical composition which interacts with specific receptors.
Is CBD effective for sleep?
CBD is attributed with multiple benefits, one of them would be to act on sleep and improve its quality. What often comes up to attest to the effects of CBD on sleep are generally the opinions of people taking CBD for self-medication to relieve certain disorders, the latter taking part in surveys, various research and clinical trials which look into the subject. However, the latter have not yet arrived at irrefutable proof, in fact, the mechanisms of CBD linked to possible improvements in sleep are not yet fully established. Thus, it is still difficult to know whether CBD has concrete effects that act directly on the mechanisms surrounding sleep. People who turn to CBD are generally trying to alleviate conditions like:
- Anxiety;
- The Depression ;
- Sleep apnea
- Post-traumatic disorders.
People suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder report an improvement in their sleep, however it cannot be determined whether CBD has a direct effect on sleep or whether it acts on the cause of the sleep disorder, making it of this improvement a side effect of taking CBD. Clinical trials need to be extended, and on larger samples to be able to provide conclusive results.
In 2014, research on CBD and insomnia was still in its infancy, we could see that some synthetic cannabinoids had a short-term beneficial effect on sleep apnea, CBD would also reduce nightmares associated with post-traumatic disorders.
Only a continuation and a further research will allow clear explanations to be given and to determine at what level the CBD acts. Studies and clinical trials still have difficulty regulating the objectivity and subjectivity of the results.
New studies are being done on people diagnosed with insomnia are currently being carried out, they will allow us to find out more about the subject. Since anxiety and insomnia are closely linked, CBD (which shows effects on anxiety) could be used to treat sleep disorders linked to these types of disorders.
Sleep disorders
Before heading towards the use of CBD, you must examine your habits and lifestyle, and consult your doctor for a more precise diagnosis. Lack of sleep has serious repercussions on a person’s daily life. So, before starting CBD, ask yourself if your sleep problems are not linked to sleep apnea or noise pollution that prevents you from resting properly, if so, it may be time to see again insulating your walls. Also see if you don’t drink too much coffee, and if you have a healthy lifestyle.