Sleep is essential for people's physical and mental well-being. Of course, we all know how hard it can be to come by.
More than half of adult Americans experience symptoms of insomnia several times a week, sometimes more. That's fifty to seventy million people struggling to get a couple of z's at nighttime. Is it any wonder that the sleep aid market has grown to become a $30 billion industry?
People are desperate for a good night's sleep, and it shows. Now more than ever, people are relying on sleep aids and related technology to chase after deep sleep. However, while conventional sleeping pills are guaranteed to knock you out, they are also known to have adverse side effects due to their chemical-based ingredients—most of which cause more stress than they're intended to combat.
The good is that there are better, safer, and tastier alternatives to choose from. Keep reading for more information on the best edibles for sleep.
Cannabis Edibles vs. Insomnia
Cannabis edibles are food products infused with cannabis extract—they come in many different forms, from gummies, chocolates to baked goods. They contain either one or both of marijuana's active components, cannabinoids known as THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) -- as well as an exciting new set of products containing a cannabinoid that was previously too expensive to extract called CBN (Cannabinol). Both THC and CBD can help regulate the endocannabinoid system (ECS) which plays a crucial role in regulating sleep cycles.
It sounds complicated, but here's the user-friendly version:
Our bodies have a complex cell-signaling system, the aforementioned ECS, which plays a role in regulating functions such as sleep. It exists and is active in your body even if you don't use cannabis. However, when you ingest edibles that contain THC and CBD, these cannabinoids interact with your body’s internal endocannabinoid system to effectively allow the sleep cycle to begin.
Apart from their booster effect on the ECS, marijuana's cannabinoids also have separate properties that make them great, maybe even the best ingredients, to help you fall asleep.
THC has sedative effects, which could help make it easier for you to fall asleep. Aside from that, THC could also reduce the amount of REM sleep you get. This means you get fewer dreams, which could also mean fewer nightmares for those who suffer from them. Evidence also suggests that THC may improve breathing during sleep, which makes THC a potential treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
CBD, meanwhile, is a non-mind-altering cannabinoid that promotes relaxation. CBD can also reduce daytime sleepiness and promote alertness. Studies show that CBD reduces anxiety without affecting sleep-wake cycles, too.
There is another cannabinoid worth mentioning, and it’s thought to have an even more powerful and direct effect on sleep. CBN (Cannabinol) is created by exposing THC to light. The compound doesn’t have psychoactive effects, nothing like ingesting THC.
Nevertheless, the two face similar roadblocks on the market, which is why it can be difficult to find gummies containing CBN. Fortunately, there are other products available that incorporate the substance. Sandland Sleep, for instance, offers CBN supplements that also contain microdoses of melatonin to help you achieve a good night’s sleep without feeling groggy in the morning.
Benefits of Sleep Gummies
You'll likely feel the effects on sleep when you ingest either THC or CBD in an edible, but here's the real tea: just like peanut butter and jelly or Sonny and Cher, THC and CBD are the perfect pair.
To explain, cannabis plants contain more than 120 phytocannabinoids. THC and CBD are just two of them. Things like CBN and a small organic compound found in marijuana plants called terpenes that can be combined with THC and CBD to create the so-called "entourage effect."
This is a theory that suggests chemicals found in cannabis strains work together, and that they produce a better effect than when taken alone. Terpenes and CBN work by enhancing the sedative effects of a particular strain of cannabis. Consequently, consuming a product made with full-spectrum or strain-specific cannabis may be more effective for promoting sleep than consuming just THC or CBD alone.
Still not convinced? Here are more reasons why you should go for the gummy.
5 Best Cannabis Edibles for Sleep
Convinced that cannabis edibles can help treat your insomnia? We are, too. That’s why we compiled a list of the best THC/CBD edibles for sleep from legal dispensaries for you.
How Sandland Sleep Can Help Secure a Good Night's Sleep
Sandland Sleep knows full well that sleep is essential to our mental and physical health. This is why, along with a team of sleep professionals, we created products that are safe and effective, made from naturally-derived top-graded hemp extract. We believe in a solution for sleep that's completely vegan, not habit-forming, and without the side effects of sleeping pills.
It all comes down to formulation: Sandland Sleep contains ingredients selected for their natural sleep-inducing properties. Together, the ingredients create a sleep-inducing blend that allows you to get those 8 hours in without tossing and turning, waking up groggy, or altering your brain state while you sleep.
So, whether you're having trouble falling asleep, or you're finding it difficult staying asleep, Sandland Sleep has the right solution for you.
Stay Asleep
Made for people who have trouble getting into a deep sleep, our fast-acting sublingual supplements are naturally derived from top-graded hemp extract. Always vegan, no GMOs. Each piece contains less than 1 mg of melatonin and is flavored with natural peppermint to help calm your mind and allow healthy sleep to come quickly without any intoxicating effects.
Stay Asleep
If you're having trouble staying asleep throughout the night, these supplements are perfect for you. With all-natural ingredients, this formulation lasts for 8 hours and provides a clean, clear sleep with zero morning fogginess. Wake up refreshed and well-rested, like you deserve.
