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You\u2019ve probably heard of CBD (an ingredient found in cannabis, and which stands for Cannabidiol) and the myriad health benefits it\u2019s said to provide, from reducing anxiety<\/a> to working as a painkiller or alleviating the symptoms of menopause.<\/p>\n

One of its most lauded benefits, according to fans, is improving sleep quality, something most of us are struggling with in these frazzled times. So how do you take CBD for sleep? Is it safe? And does it really help you nod off? We tried a range of CBD oils<\/a> as well as oil-based beauty and bath products<\/a> to see which are the best for a trip to the land of nod.<\/p>\n

What is CBD?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

CBD stands for Cannabidiol an ingredient naturally found in the leaves, stalks and flowers of both cannabis and hemp plants (hemp seed oil comes from the seeds of the hemp plant). Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, which it\u2019s illegal to possess), CBD is not psychoactive.<\/p>\n

CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant \u2013 this is then usually diluted with a carrier oil like coconut oil or hemp seed oil. CBD oil is totally legal to buy in the UK, and no, it won\u2019t get you high. It\u2019s actually sold in Britain as a food supplement, and the NHS advises that there\u2019s \u2018no guarantee\u2019 that Cannabidiol provides any health benefits, but many fans of CBD report feeling happier and calmer by day and sleeping better at night thanks to taking regular dosages.<\/p>\n

And it seems the UK is hooked on its supposed benefits – CBD brand Trip reported a 500 per cent increase in sales of their CBD oil-based products as a result of the COVID pandemic, and a bevvy of celebrities also swear by taking the oil daily for better sleep.<\/p>\n

How can CBD aid sleep?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dr Tim Bond, chemist and advisor to Dragonfly CBD<\/a>, explains: \u201cCBD works by acting on cell receptors which control how much serotonin is circulating in the blood. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that makes us feel a sense of well-being and happiness, and it\u2019s also important for regulating sleep \u2013 another area where CBD really does help. One trial in 72 patients with insomnia found improvement in sleep quality after CBD use, and in another clinical trial involving 103 adults, sleep scores improved in two-thirds of people taking CBD in the first month.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr Bond points out that The World Health Organization \u201chas recognised that CBD products may have the potential to help health issues like insomnia, as well as anxiety which can prevent you from getting a good night\u2019s sleep.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tom Bourlet runs the blog CBD Sloth<\/a>. He regularly uses CBD oil as a sleep aid, and says: \u201cit used to take me an hour or two to fall asleep at night. I had tried numerous remedies in the past, none of which had any impact. CBD worked progressively, so it wasn\u2019t an overnight change, but [with regular use] I began falling asleep faster – nowadays it takes me 10-15 minutes. That was unthinkable before.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth noting that CBD isn\u2019t suitable for everyone \u2013 it isn\u2019t recommended for children, anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding. If you\u2019re on certain medication (such as blood thinners) you should talk to your doctor first before trying CBD.<\/p>\n

How to shop for CBD products<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Shopping for CBD oils specifically to get better sleep? There\u2019s a massive range of products on the market, and to get started, you can buy CBD oils in droppers which you take orally by popping a few drops under your tongue, or you can choose health and beauty products such as moisturizers, serums, bath salts and even bath bombs that include CBD oil as an ingredient.<\/p>\n

Oils are usually a purer form of CBD and are good way to work out what dosage suits you. Some products keep it simple, mixing CBD with a carrier oil, others add extras such as calming chamomile or immunity-boosting Vitamin D<\/a> as well as adding flavourings such as peppermint or citrus oil to improve the taste as it can be bitty and earthy without this.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re shopping for a CBD oil to take orally, you\u2019ll see different strengths available. CBD newbies are advised to buy a low-strength oil and build up how much CBD they take, starting with 10mg a day and working up to 60-70mg. To take CBD oil, you pop a dropper full of the oil under your tongue and then leave it there for a minute before swallowing, to allow it to enter your bloodstream.<\/p>\n

Shop the best CBD oils for sleep below<\/em><\/p>\n

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