According to INSERM, between 15 and 20% of the population suffers from insomnia in France alone!
The good news is that CBD or Cannabidiol has properties that directly or indirectly reduce the frequency of insomnia and improve sleep.
In this article, we will tell you how to overcome insomnia with CBD.
Is CBD a potential ally against insomnia?
We've heard a lot about CBD lately. This raises the question: can this small, natural molecule be the golden ticket to dreamland?
For those who are not familiar, CBD or Cannabidiol is one of the many components of cannabis, but without the psychotropic effects associated with THC.
According to some scientific studies, CBD may be an excellent way for those looking to improve the quality of their sleep.
Indeed, participants who took CBD in the form ofCBD oil orally before going to bed reported notable improvements.
This involvesa shorter time to fall asleep, longer sleep, and better overall sleep quality.
What is the indirect action of CBD on the causes of insomnia?
Among the causes of insomnia are disturbances of the circadian rhythm, but also psychological problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, chronic pain or endometriosis (abnormally high pain during the menstrual period).
It is particularly thanks to its action on some of these causes that CBD or Cannabidiol can help reduce the frequency of insomnia:
- Recent studies highlight the potentially promising action of CBD (such asoil ) on depressive states;
- CBD may help fight anxiety;
- This natural molecule is said to have properties similar to those of painkillers ;
- CBD is believed to be responsible for alleviating pain associated with endometriosis;
Can CBD help fight neuropsychiatric disorders?
A recently conducted study follows scientific publications that show the impact of CBD on certain neuropsychiatric disorders such as epilepsy, anxiety and schizophrenia, specifying that clinical and preclinical trials prove the calming effect of CBD on the central nervous system.
This study confirmed the current state of the findings, highlighting that CBD appears to be better tolerated than medications usually prescribed in psychiatry.
This study also highlights the promise of CBD as a substance for reducing anxiety.
What is the link between CBD, anxiety, and lack of sleep?
Anxiety can reduce sleep quality and even prevent some people from falling asleep. But the reverse is also true: fatigue, linked to lack of sleep, promotes anxiety.
CBD can increase dopamine levels, the "happiness hormone," and thus alleviate anxiety. The molecule may also have a positive impact on cortisol, the stress hormone that is often imbalanced in insomniacs.
What precautions should be taken before using CBD?
If you're considering adding CBD to your nighttime routine, it's always best to consult a healthcare professional. CBD can interact with certain medications, so make sure it's safe for you.
Co-founder of CBD.fr
Julien Cordobes is the editor of CBD.fr. Born in 1978 in the Paris region, he first trained in e-commerce before turning to natural health approaches, a dual perspective that now structures his way of writing about cannabidiol: reading the scientific literature as it is, without hardening the conclusions, and presenting it in a language that everyone understands.
He discovered CBD at a time when the French market was developing faster than the information available to it. He acquired CBD.fr in 2022 and then took on editorial responsibility for the blog. Since then, he has published numerous articles covering the daily use of CBD, the interpretation of laboratory analyses, the evolution of the legal framework, and precautions for use.
