Sleep is vital for our physical and mental well-being, and its lack can lead to unpleasant side effects, ranging from poor concentration and migraine to mood swings and eye disorders. Unfortunately, insomnia and other widespread sleep disorders affect a large part of the population.
In this regard, the use of cannabidiol (CBD) represents a promising approach. Indeed, CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and other neurotransmitter systems and appears, therefore, to support the regulation of various physiological functions, including sleep.
The ECS is a network of receptors found throughout the body that are responsible for maintaining the balance of physiological functions. Malfunctioning of the endocannabinoid system negatively affects your health, weakening the immune system, for example. Recent research has shown that the endocannabinoid system is profoundly implicated in the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle. Good sleep quality is also ensured by a healthy endocannabinoid system.
However, CBD does not have a direct influence on your sleep. Instead, it affects your body in many ways, which in their sum, greately contribute to improving sleep quality:
- Cannabidiol binds with the receptors that make up the body's endocannabinoid system.
- This stimulation can have a calming, anxiety-relieving effect that reduces stress.
- You feel more relaxed, can let go of everyday worries, and peacefully slip into sleep.
Users of CBD products, such as CBD oil, CBD capsules, and CBD crystals, consistently report a sleep-promoting effect. CBD makes anxiety fade into the background. The cycle of negative thinking that prevents you from relaxing subsides, and you come to rest.
However, a direct effect on sleep - as is the case with melatonin - could not yet be proven by clinical trials or scientific studies. But CBD isn't the only sleep-friendly component of the hemp plant. Cannabinol (CBN) also interacts with our endocannabinoid system, and studies have highlighted possible anticonvulsant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, and mild sedative properties. CBN is a versatile cannabinoid that is well-suited to interact with CBD and melatonin.
But how can the synergy between CBD, CBN, and melatonin help us sleep better?
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland. It serves to regulate what is known as the body's circadian rhythm and is secreted at night. The circadian rhythm is our biological clock. Adapting to the different parts of the day, it regulates important physiological functions such as metabolism and sleep.
When our biological clock isn't coordinated with the external environment, we begin to experience discomfort. A well-known example is jet lag. But the body's melatonin production is constantly threatened by factors such as stress, exposure to light, or simply advancing age. That's why doctors and nutritionists often recommend taking a melatonin supplement before bed. Melatonin is a safe product, and unlike conventional sleep aids, it is very well tolerated and almost free of side effects.
CBNight, our natural sleep tincture, contains a balanced blend of melatonin, CBD, and CBN. These three molecules establish a harmonious synergy that can fend off insomnia and restore a healthy circadian rhythm, improving general sleep quality.
