Which CBD Products Are Best Recommended for Insomnia and Sleep? - Cannabotech CBD Questions & Answers

Which CBD Products Are Best Recommended for Insomnia and Sleep?

CBD has many perceived benefits, with reports indicating that it may assist with insomnia and sleep. Read this to find out How to choose the best CBD product.

By Samuel Njoroge
Edited by Taj Schlebusch

Published May 19, 2021.

After a long stressful day, it might be hard to get the much-needed sleep. However, in recent years, a new kid on the block has claimed to effectively manage this issue.

CBD, one of the compounds found within a cannabis plant, may have therapeutic properties to control insomnia. It interacts with the endocannabinoid system, assisting your body to maintain a state of balance and stability.

Unlike its sister, THC, CBD won't leave you with a 'high' feeling commonly related to marijuana use.

To understand how CBD may manage insomnia and sleeplessness, you must figure out what causes the lack of sleep. Some of the leading causes of poor sleep include:

  • Anxiety
  • Pain
  • Environmental factors such as noises

CBD may help improve your sleep cycle by solving some of the factors that make you have sleepless nights.

The best CBD products for insomnia

CBD is available in different forms that range from edibles, oils, tinctures, gummies, etc.

Each of these forms having a specific absorption rate. Before you choose a product to manage your insomnia, you must consider its bioavailability.

CBD oil is one of the recommended products to manage insomnia and sleeplessness.

Possible side effects of CBD oil

Although CBD is considered to have little or no side effects, you must understand some of the probable side effects you might experience. They include:

  • Diarrhoea
  • Change of appetite
  • High concentrations of THC may leave you intoxicated and unable to sleep

Conclusion: Important note

CBD takes time to build up and take effect. It's recommendable that you start with a small amount as you work your way up after +- a week to get an optimal dose.