Is CBD good for insomnia?

Sleep feels impossible when insomnia strikes, but don’t reach for prescription meds yet. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural alternative that helps you drift off faster and enjoy deeper sleep throughout the night. 

Our low-dose CBD gummies introduce you to the world of microdosing and deliver just enough CBD to calm your mind and ease your body into sleep without overwhelming your system.

Does CBD make you sleepy or just relaxed?

CBD promotes deep relaxation rather than forcing sleep. It interacts with your cannabinoid receptors in the endocannabinoid system (ECS) to regulate sleep-wake cycles. Unlike prescription sleep aids that can leave you feeling drugged, cannabidiol reduces anxiety and promotes relaxation by interacting with cannabinoid receptors (particularly CB1) and serotonin receptors (5-HT1A).

Here’s how CBD makes you feel:

• Your mind quiets down as thoughts stop racing through your head.
• Tension in your brain eases away, bringing mental clarity and calm.
• Tightness releases from your muscles, especially in your neck, shoulders, and back.
• Anxiety-driven insomnia fades as worries lose their grip.
• The relaxation feels earned and genuine, not chemically forced or artificial.
• Your body develops a pleasant heaviness that makes your bed feel comfortable.
• Sleep transforms from a struggle into a natural transition.

A 2023 study shows CBD helps people fall asleep faster and experience fewer nighttime disturbances. CBD may also lower cortisol levels by down-regulating corticotropin-releasing hormone, which reduces stress and improves sleep architecture. 

CBD supports sleep quality beyond helping you fall asleep. Its interaction with cannabinoid receptors regulates REM sleep cycles. Many users experience more deep sleep phases and uninterrupted rest throughout the night. 

We give you the ultimate sleep upgrade: our Sleep gummies with 25 mg of CBD to calm your racing mind, 5 mg of cannabinol (CBN) to deepen your sleep quality, and 3 mg of melatonin to regulate your sleep-wake cycle. Just one delicious gummy before bed transforms those restless nights into peaceful slumber.

Can CBD cause insomnia?

CBD can make sleep worse for some people. This mainly depends on the dosage: low therapeutic doses (up to 50 mg) promote restful sleep and help manage insomnia, but extremely high amounts may produce the opposite effects on sleep quality.

According to a recent scientific review, while 67% of participants saw improved sleep with CBD, about 25% experienced worse sleep after a month. This seemingly contradictory effect occurs because CBD affects sleep disorders differently in each person. For those with anxiety disorders driving their sleep issues, CBD's anxiolytic effects improve sleep patterns. At higher doses, CBD can disrupt sleep.

A person's health conditions, existing sleep concerns, and timing of doses influence whether CBD helps or hinders sleep.

For those who find pure CBD either ineffective or disruptive to their sleep, combining it with a small amount of THC often solves the problem. This combination triggers the entourage effect in which cannabis compounds boost each other’s benefits while minimizing the side effects. The THC component helps with falling asleep faster, while the CBD counteracts THC's potential psychoactivity and improves sleep quality. 

Experience the perfect sleep trinity with Sleep Plus gummies. We combine 25 mg CBD for relaxation, 2 mg Delta 9 THC for gentle sedation, and 3 mg melatonin to regulate your natural sleep cycle. Fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up refreshed without the morning fog of traditional sleep medications.

“It's the only thing I have found that helps me sleep and stay asleep.”

—Tiffany W.

Is CBD better than melatonin for sleep?

Melatonin is a hormone your body naturally produces when it gets dark, signaling to your brain that it's time for sleep. It regulates your sleep-wake cycles, helping maintain your circadian rhythm. Melatonin products reinforce this "bedtime" signal.

CBD addresses fundamental causes of poor sleep: it reduces anxiety symptoms, provides pain relief, and promotes overall relaxation without dangerous side effects.

Many people who experience morning grogginess with melatonin find CBD to be a gentler natural sleep aid with minimal side effects. Unlike prescription drugs, CBD tackles multiple aspects of sleep problems rather than simply triggering drowsiness.

The best approach might be using both. Our microdosed edibles combine CBD and melatonin for complementary effects. CBD helps you relax, while melatonin regulates your natural sleep timing. 

If you're battling jet lag, adjusting to shift work, or lying awake when you should be sleeping, give our melatonin gummies a try.

How much CBD should I take for insomnia?

Start with 10–15 mg of CBD about an hour before bed, then adjust by 5 mg every few nights until you find what works. Most people get good results between 15–30 mg, but your dose depends on your metabolism and how severe your sleep issues are.

Lower doses work better for sleep than higher ones. CBD helps by calming racing thoughts and reducing anxiety that keeps you awake, so stick to microdosing to reap the full benefits of cannabidiol. 

How long does it take CBD to work for insomnia?

The consumption method affects how quickly CBD helps with sleep. Gummies and edibles take 30–90 minutes to work because they need to be digested first. Oils work faster, about 15–30 minutes when held under your tongue because they enter your bloodstream directly. Smoking is the fastest of the three methods, but we don’t recommend it—it’s unreliable and unhealthy.

Don't expect immediate results. CBD's sleep benefits often build over time, with the best improvements coming after several consecutive nights.

Apart from our delicious CBD gummies with THC, we have another convenient and reliable way to get your daily dose of relaxing CBD. Our cannabis-infused beverages contain microdoses of THC and CBD for a balanced experience that's easy to incorporate into your daily routine. 

Whether you want to add Buzz Drops™ to your favorite mocktail or mix our Buzz Packs™ into your morning coffee or evening tea, our drinks are discreet, fast-acting, and precisely dosed for consistent results every time.

Is it okay to take CBD every night for sleep?

Nightly CBD use is safe and effective. Unlike many sleep medications, CBD doesn't create tolerance or dependence issues. Unlike THC, CBD does not make you feel high even at somewhat higher doses. Many regular users report their results improve with consistent use.

Most people experience few or no side effects with moderate CBD use. At extremely high doses, some people might experience:

• Dry mouth
• Mild drowsiness
• Slight drop in blood pressure
• Diarrhea or digestive discomfort
• Lightheadedness
• Changes in appetite

These effects are typically mild and temporary and resolve once your body adjusts or the dose is reduced. Regular microdosing with CBD side-steps these issues while still providing therapeutic benefits.

If you’re new to CBD, start small, like with our Bliss edibles. Only 5 mg of CBD and 5 mg of THC per piece lets you find your perfect comfort level without going overboard on your first experience.

For those who are sensitive to THC or want to avoid even trace amounts, broad-spectrum CBD offers a THC-free alternative while still providing sleep-enhancing benefits.

Sleep well with nama’s CBD gummies

For the most reliable CBD gummies for sleep, try namaCBD. We proudly craft premium hemp-derived sleep solutions, with every product third-party lab tested for quality and purity. Our carefully formulated sleep collection combines effective natural compounds in delicious, discreet edibles that easily fit into your daily routine.

We've perfected our formulations through extensive research, creating products that work for real sleep issues with precise cannabinoid ratios that maximize benefits.

All our cannabis edibles are federally compliant. Broad-spectrum (zero THC) options are available in all 50 states, while our hemp-derived Delta 9 THC products are legal everywhere except Idaho and Kansas.

Shop nama today and experience better sleep, naturally. With free shipping wherever you are, there's no reason to suffer through another restless night.

Resources

Kisiolek JN, Flores VA, Ramani A, Butler B, Haughian JM, Stewart LK. Eight Weeks of Daily Cannabidiol Supplementation Improves Sleep Quality and Immune Cell Cytotoxicity. Nutrients. 2023 Sep 27;15(19):4173. doi: 10.3390/nu15194173. PMID: 37836465; PMCID: PMC10574483.

Kolla BP, Hayes L, Cox C, Eatwell L, Deyo-Svendsen M, Mansukhani MP. The Effects of Cannabinoids on Sleep. J Prim Care Community Health. 2022 Jan-Dec;13:21501319221081277. doi: 10.1177/21501319221081277. PMID: 35459406; PMCID: PMC9036386.

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