Getting a good zenbliss.ca night’s sleep is vital to a person’s health and well-being. It helps maintain a healthy weight, keeps blood pressure in check and makes sure your memory works properly. Yet about 70% of adults report not getting enough sleep each night. A doctor may recommend behavioral therapy or a prescription medication, such as sedatives, for insomnia or other sleep problems. Some people are also trying CBD (cannabidiol) to help with sleep. It’s a compound from the cannabis sativa plant that impacts a system in your body called the endocannabinoid system. Unlike many drugs or dietary supplements, CBD does not get you high. It has been shown to reduce anxiety and relax the muscles and mind before bed.

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But more research is needed to see whether CBD helps with a good night’s rest. There have been few controlled studies, and results have been mixed, says Bhanuprakash Kolla, MD, an associate professor of psychiatry and psychology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He and his colleagues recently reported on a small study of 103 patients who were treated for anxiety and/or sleep disorders. Seventy-two of them took CBD, and all completed sleep and anxiety assessments at the onset of treatment and at each monthly follow-up visit.

One concern is that CBD blocks activity of a group of enzymes in your liver that break down other medications, including some used to treat sleep disorders. That might affect how long they stay in your system, and it’s important to keep your doctor updated on any supplements you’re using.