Does CBD make you sleepy?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a gentle, effective natural sleep aid. A 2019 clinical study found that over two-thirds of participants reported improved sleep quality with a daily dose of 25 mg. Instead of heavily sedating you like traditional sleep aids, CBD reduces anxiety and racing thoughts to naturally promote better sleep.

Experience the difference with our collection of CBD gummies, thoughtfully formulated to help you find your perfect path to peaceful sleep. 

What does taking CBD feel like?

CBD is a major cannabinoid found in hemp plants. Just like other cannabis compounds, CBD interacts with your body's endocannabinoid system (ECS), a complex network that regulates sleep, mood, and overall wellness. Unlike THC, CBD won't make you feel high. Instead, it promotes a gentle sense of balance and calm throughout your body and mind.

CBD offers many therapeutic benefits, from better sleep to lower stress. When you take CBD, you might notice these pleasant effects:

• A subtle wave of relaxation spreading through your body
• Muscle tension and physical discomfort melting away
• Racing thoughts becoming quieter and more manageable
• A general sense of calm without feeling drowsy
• Improved focus and mental clarity
• Better stress response throughout the day
• Natural support for your sleep-wake cycle
• A gentle mood lift without feeling altered
• Physical comfort without mental fog
• Enhanced sense of overall wellbeing

Our CBD sleep gummy collection is an effective, natural solution to achieve a better quality of sleep. Each gummy combines premium CBD with sleep-supporting compounds such as cannabinol (CBN) and melatonin to help you drift off gently and wake refreshed. Unlike traditional sleep aids, CBD works with your body's natural systems to promote restful sleep without morning grogginess or unwanted side effects. 

Experience the perfect blend for better sleep with our melatonin sleep gummies. These delicious edibles combine exactly 25 mg CBD, 5 mg CBN, and 3 mg melatonin to help you drift into a peaceful slumber. 

“I am so happy to have found these—I now sleep soundly for at least 6 hours! My problem was that I would wake up, every time I moved, because of pain. Now, I fall asleep and don’t wake up for hours…”

—Lori M.

What are the effects of CBD on sleep?

CBD offers multiple complementary benefits that work together to promote better sleep. Traditional sleep medications often rely on sedation alone, but CBD works through several pathways to make you feel more refreshed, well-rested, and satisfied with your sleep when using CBD.

According to research, here’s how CBD affects sleep:

• A 2023 study explains that CBD helps you stay in deep sleep phases longer, which is the restorative part of your sleep cycle where your body and mind recover. This means that CBD extends the most important phase of sleep for feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
• In a 2019 clinical study involving 72 patients, over two-thirds of participants reported better sleep quality after taking 25 mg of CBD every day for the first month. CBD was remarkably well-tolerated, with only a few patients reporting mild fatigue, which means it could be a safer option than conventional sleep medications.
• Another study proposed that microdosing CBD every day helped participants feel significantly more refreshed and satisfied with their sleep quality, showing a 79% improvement.
• Kolla, et. al. suggest that CBD helps people sleep better by calming anxious thoughts rather than through sedating effects.
• A 2024 randomized controlled trial tested 150 mg of CBD as a treatment for insomnia. After two weeks of use, participants showed better sleep efficiency than the placebo group. The most notable benefit was psychological—CBD users reported feeling better throughout the trial, which suggests it may improve general well-being and sleep.

The beneficial effects of CBD on sleep can be enhanced through the entourage effect. In this cannabis synergy, multiple cannabinoids work together to produce stronger therapeutic benefits than any single compound alone. While CBD by itself promotes better sleep, when combined with small amounts of THC and other cannabinoids from the cannabis plant, these compounds enhance each other's positive effects.

Broad-spectrum CBD offers a similar synergy but without THC, making it a great option for those who want the benefits of multiple cannabinoids working together without any THC exposure.

The complete profile of full-spectrum CBD gummies allows for this beneficial entourage effect. Our collection of full-spectrum edibles contains all the natural chemical compounds found in hemp, including trace amounts of THC (less than 0.3%), other minor cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. 

Experience the power of full-spectrum hemp with our Relax Plus gummies. They offer a harmonious blend of 25 mg CBD and 5 mg THC that help melt away stress and tension. Whether you're unwinding after work or preparing for a peaceful night's sleep, discover why our customers trust Relax Plus to help them find their calm.

How much CBD should you take?

For sleep, start with a microdose of CBD. Take 10–25 mg thirty minutes to an hour before bedtime. This moderate dose is enough for most people to improve sleep quality. You can gradually increase to 50 mg but try to stick to lower doses and see how your body responds. 

Our precisely dosed gummies and cannabis beverages make it easy to find your ideal amount. For example, each Sleep Plus gummy combines 25 mg of CBD, 2 mg of THC, and 3 mg of melatonin to promote deep, restful sleep, but you can take one full gummy or start with half (12.5 mg of CBD) and adjust as needed. While CBD calms your mind, THC helps you stay asleep, and melatonin supports your natural sleep cycle.

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

—Tiffany W.

Can you take too much CBD?

CBD is safe and well-tolerated by most people, even in relatively high doses. Humans can tolerate regular doses of up to 1000 mg per day without significant issues, which is far above typical daily servings (usually 20–100 mg). 

The WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) concluded that “in its pure state, cannabidiol does not appear to have abuse potential or cause harm.” WHO also determined CBD should not be classified as a controlled drug, which confirms its strong safety profile.

Like any bioactive compound, excessive consumption may cause these unwanted effects:

• Drowsiness 
• Fatigue
• Dry mouth
• Digestive discomfort
• Nausea 
• Changes in appetite
• Mild headache
• Changes in mood or alertness
• Temporary changes in heart rate

Effects are typically mild and temporary and occur mainly with excessive consumption. Most people using CBD within recommended amounts experience few to no side effects.

To avoid discomfort, start with lower doses and see how your body reacts. You can always take more if you want to up the effects. When you choose our low-dose cannabis edibles, you're in control of your experience every step of the way.

The best CBD gummies for improved sleep

We take pride in crafting premium hemp-derived sleep solutions, with every product third-party lab tested for quality and purity. Our sleep collection features carefully formulated combinations of natural compounds to help you achieve restful, rejuvenating sleep. Plus, all edibles are delicious, discreet, and super easy to add to your daily wellness routine.

Here’s our top pick for the best CBD gummies to improve sleep.

Sleep gummies

Our classic Sleep gummies combine 25 mg CBD, 5 mg CBN, and 3 mg melatonin for gentle relaxation. Perfect for those nights when your mind won't slow down, this balanced blend quiets racing thoughts, eases tension, and helps you fall into a naturally restful sleep cycle, so you can wake up feeling refreshed.

Sleep Plus gummies

Our Sleep Plus gummies feature 25 mg CBD, 2 mg THC, and 3 mg melatonin in a delicious blackberry lavender flavor. This triple-action formula helps you drift off naturally while promoting longer sleep duration, perfect for those who struggle with sleep maintenance.

Extra strength Sleep Drops

Although not technically gummies, our extra-strength Sleep Drops are a powerhouse sleep solution when you need serious support. Each drop delivers 100 mg CBD and 2.5 mg THC, plus a proprietary blend of minor cannabinoids (CBDa, CBDV, CBG, and CBC), to help you achieve deep, uninterrupted sleep. Perfect for those tough nights when you need something stronger. Just place a drop under your tongue and let this advanced formula guide you to peaceful slumber.

Buzz Drops

Another not-a-gummy sleep-promoting product, our innovative Buzz Drops offer a customizable way to enhance your bedtime routine. With 2.5 mg each of THC and CBD per serving, you can add these flavorless drops to any non-alcoholic beverage for a calming nightcap that promotes relaxation and better sleep without the hangover.

See why our cannabis beverages are the perfect alcohol replacement drinks. 

All our cannabis edibles are federally compliant in the United States. Our broad-spectrum CBD products (containing zero THC) are legal and available in all 50 states. But while hemp-derived Delta 9 THC products are federally legal, they are currently prohibited in Idaho and Kansas even with trace amounts of THC. All other states allow our CBD-only and Delta 9 THC products.

Shop nama today and experience better sleep, naturally.

Resources

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Samanta, A., Aleman-Zapata, A., Agarwal, K., Özsezer, P., Alonso, A., Van der Meij, J., Rayan, A., Navarro-Lobato, I., & Genzel, L. (2023). CBD lengthens sleep but shortens ripples and leads to intact simple but worse cumulative memory. IScience, 26(11), 108327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2023.108327

Kisiolek, J. N., Flores, V. A., Ramani, A., Butler, B., Haughian, J. M., & Stewart, L. K. (2022). Eight Weeks of Daily Cannabidiol Supplementation Improves Sleep Quality and Immune Cell Cytotoxicity. Nutrients, 15(19), 4173. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15194173

Kolla, B. P., Hayes, L., Cox, C., Eatwell, L., Deyo-Svendsen, M., & Mansukhani, M. P. (2022). The Effects of Cannabinoids on Sleep. Journal of Primary Care & Community Health. https://doi.org/10.1177/21501319221081277

Narayan, A. J., Downey, L. A., Rose, S., Di Natale, L., & Hayley, A. C. (2024). Cannabidiol for moderate–severe insomnia: a randomized controlled pilot trial of 150 mg of nightly dosing. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 20(5), 753–763. https://doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.10998

Drugs (psychoactive): Cannabidiol (compound of cannabis). (n.d.). https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/cannabidiol-(compound-of-cannabis)

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