Do CBD and Medicinal Mushrooms Reduce Cortisol Levels?

CBD and medicinal mushrooms are often used as a way of reducing stress and promoting feelings of relaxation, as discussed in our post: Best Natural Sleep Aids for Sound Sleep.

However, how effective are they at reducing cortisol levels (the stress hormone) in the body?

How CBD and Adaptogenic Mushrooms Affect Cortisol

CBD is often touted for its relaxing sedative effect and ability to relieve stress. However, there is also research to suggest CBD may actually balance hormones enough to impact cortisol release and assist in the modulation of the circadian rhythm. This might be the reason for its ability to relieve stress since elevated cortisol levels are often linked to symptoms of anxiety and other mood-related disorders.

If cortisol release is inhibited too much, you risk experiencing chronic fatigue, poor sleep quality due to a similarly low release of melatonin, and then higher stress as a result. However, this is exactly where adaptogenic mushrooms may come into play.

While they don't necessarily reduce cortisol levels outright, some mushrooms, including Reishi and Cordyceps militaris, appear to have a more modulatory effect that assists the body in maintaining homeostasis. This means that they might potentially have the capability of stimulating or inhibiting cortisol release as the body requires.

Ways CBD and Mushrooms Can Improve Sleep

One of the primary reasons individuals seek to reduce serum cortisol is to improve sleep quality. While this is a direct benefit of CBD and medicinal mushrooms, there are also several other ways that they may benefit sleep quality, such as:

• Reduced stress and anxiety.
• Reduced symptoms of ADHD.
• Improved duration of sleep cycles.
• Reduced symptoms of sleep disorders like sleep apnea.

Should You Use CBD and Mushrooms for Better Sleep?

At Cannabotech, we believe that medicinal mushrooms and CBD work exceptionally well together for combating a variety of issues, including poor sleep quality. As such, we have a variety of products that utilise our unique M2CBD formula in easily usable forms such as tinctures, sprays, and creams. If you're looking for a product to help you sleep, try either our Relax Drops or Beauty Sleep Drops.