CBD can certainly help you to feel more relaxed, but it would be interesting to know if it could aid people in getting that valuable 8 hours. For your average person, there is evidence thus far to suggest that CBD can help with sleep length and sleep quality, but can it be used to treat insomnia?
As we know there are a lot of different causes of insomnia, the most prevalent one being mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Some of the other causes include medication, caffeine intake, health conditions including chronic pain, or other environmental issues such as loud noises or uncomfortable beds.
There is evidence to suggest that CBD could help with some of the causes of sleeplessness. Although the study is in its early stages there is evidence suggesting that CBD could be used to treat anxiety. In a 2019 study, 72 subjects were given 25 milligrams of CBD in capsule for each day. Out of the 72 subjects, 47 had anxiety and 25 were experiencing poor sleep, and within the first month 79.2% of them reported decreased anxiety and 66.7% reported better sleep.
For chronic pain, some preliminary data may also suggest that CBD can reduce pain and inflammation due to arthritis when applied topically onto the skin as demonstrated in an animal model. Another study has indicated the mechanism by which CBD can inhibit inflammatory and neuropathic pain, and while it is not yet used to treat these problems clinically, it could help to improve quality of life – which could by proxy help alleviate insomnia.
As with every new medication, it is important to consult a doctor before taking CBD. Most importantly, as more and more research comes out and CBD becomes more widely used it’s important to make sure the CBD products you are selling are compliant with regulations. Contact Target today to make 100% sure your products are accurate and help people on their journey to better sleep.
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