How many drops of CBD to take for sleep

CBD can be one of your best allies when it comes to sleeping, but we must know well how many drops of CBD to take to sleep, this will depend on whether cannabidiol can give you a restful and deep sleep. First of all, remember that in Spain the use of CB D oilmust be topical, so it is more correct to talk about using CBD for sleep than taking cbd oil for sleep.

Sleep and restful sleep is essential to have a good quality of life.

In today’s blog we will talk about the properties of CBD for sleeping, falling asleep and improving the quality of sleep. Similarly, we will explain how to use CBD for sleep.

What is CBD and how does it relate to sleep?

CBD is one of the two most present compounds in the cannabis sativa plant, unlike THC it does not have psycho-active properties but it does have numerous benefits for our body.

CBD interacts directly with the endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for controlling numerous biological functions such as sleep, pain perception, body temperature, pleasure, appetite, etc.

The cannabinoid receptors that form it extend throughout the human body (mammals, reptiles and even some invertebrates also have this system), with higher concentrations in the central and peripheral nervous system and in the immune system.

Thus, whenever a health problem occurs, the endocannabinoid system will release its natural cannabinoids (endocannabinoids) to restore balance and fix it.

I’m having trouble sleeping, what can I do?

Sometimes the nights can become eternal and not in a good way… Many times we suffer from stress, anxiety or simply something in our heads that does not allow us to fall asleep.

A lack of sleep or lack of quality rest can have a very negative impact on our day-to-day life and especially on quality of life in general, so we must pay close attention to try to achieve an almost perfect sleep. Remember to consult with your doctor!

These are some of the recommendations we have for you to get a good rest:

• Exercise for at least 30 minutes each day. After training, you can use the CBD muscle balm to feel a sense of relief.
• Follow a routine (always go to bed at the same time).
• No diets after 3pm, and of course forget about Spanish siestas of 2-3 hours.
• Goodbye caffeine and alcohol at night
• The mobile phone in bed… forbidden!

Properties and benefits of CBD for sleep

CBD is one of the popular remedies used in recent years to help you fall asleep. CBD has been pointed out as a component with relaxing and anxiolytic properties perfect for helping in situations related to insomnia.

CBD, short for Cannabidiol, is a cannabinoid that is credited with properties to potentially help improve the ability to relax.

The benefits of CBD at bedtime also have a lot to do with its anxiolytic properties, since pain or a state of stress and anxiety can interfere negatively and to a large extent when it comes to falling asleep.

CBD may also be beneficial in regulating the circadian cycle (the transition from sleep to wakefulness and from wakefulness to sleep). So it not only helps you fall asleep but also helps you stay asleep.

In short, used in the right amounts and following the recommendations, CBD has good potential to help recover correct sleep patterns. Which leaves us with a doubt… How many drops of CBD to use for sleep?

CBD Legislation

First of all, you should be clear about the current legislation in the country you are in, because in some territories the use of cannabidiol in all its forms is allowed, but in others it is not.

In Spain, the use of CBD and the production of CBD-rich products is legal as long as the product in question is intended for external use, for example, cannabidiol creams or oils (the consumption of this product in all its forms is prohibited in Spain).

In other countries such as Canada or Switzerland, the use and consumption of CBD oil sublingually is allowed.

How many drops of CBD to take for sleep?

First of all, we must know that there are different percentages of cannabidiol depending on the one we buy. It is always recommended to start with low CBD percentages, in this case CBD oil 10% would be perfect to start entering the world of cannabis to obtain benefits, it also contains Melissa that will help you fall asleep.

Studies show an optimal way to start with between 3 and 8 drops of CBD depending on your weight. If you weigh between 30 and 60 kg, the ideal would be 3 drops of the 10% oil. However, if your weight is more than 60 kg, it would be advisable to apply a couple of drops more.

The percentage and number of cannabidiol drops to use is very personal since no one feels the same about CBD. So the best way to use CBD for sleep is to start with low percentages and few drops and adjust the amount as we see fit.

In short, each person is different and no one knows better than themselves, so you must be cautious with the percentages and number of drops because, if you do not apply the ideal amount, you may experience mild side effects including insomnia…

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