Does CBD Oil Make You Tired?
Interested in trying CBD but wondering about how it will affect your energy levels? Read on to learn about what you should expect from CBD and whether or not it can leave you feeling tired.
CBD and tiredness
CBD has garnered quite a reputation for itself as a therapeutic medicine, but you might not know that CBD can also leave you feeling a little drowsy. On the whole, CBD is considered to have a high safety profile, but there are some mild side effects that can occur from its use, and tiredness is one of them (1).
Drowsiness and lethargy are two of the main side effects that can be induced through CBD use, so it is possible for CBD to leave you feeling a little tired. This drowsiness and lethargy is nothing to be concerned about, but it could be inconvenient if you consume CBD at a time of day where you need to be alert and full of energy. Because of this, you may want to time your CBD use around your sleep schedule, where it’s more appropriate and helpful to feel tired.
Other side effects from CBD
There are some other CBD side effects that you should also be aware of. Aside from drowsiness and lethargy, other mild side effects from CBD include reduced appetite and diarrhea (2).
Importantly, one main side effect that you don’t have to worry about with CBD is getting high. While CBD can be found in cannabis, it is not the chemical compound responsible for the characteristic high of cannabis, another compound called THC is.
Research also tells us that overdose does not seem to be a possibility with CBD use alone. CBD receptors aren’t found in the area of the brain that controls our breathing, which means that even large doses of CBD won’t be able to stop breathing and cause an overdose (3). In fact, we know from studies that CBD doses as high as 1,500 mg can be used effectively and safely with minimal negative effects (4).
Another reason why CBD might make you feel tired
Lethargy and drowsiness are both possible side effects from CBD, but if your CBD has you feeling extra tired, there might be another reason why.
CBD has been found to induce many effects on the body and its ability to reduce anxiety is especially impressive. Studies have shown that CBD can effectively reduce anxiety in people and that it may do so by acting on serotonin receptors to increase levels of the hormone serotonin, which is known for its ability to improve mood (5, 6, 7).
So what does CBD’s ability to reduce anxiety have to do with feeling tired? It is possible that the relief from the anxiety that CBD can induce could leave you feeling relaxed and less tense. This anxiety relief could easily be mistaken for or contribute to a feeling of tiredness.
How to counteract CBD drowsiness
If your CBD has you feeling a little snoozy when you need to be alert, these handy hints can help you to counteract the sleepiness.
Get your CBD from an invigorating strain
When purchasing your CBD, look for broad-spectrum products that come from strains known for their ability to increase energy and get your blood pumping. Look for energetic cannabis strains like Harlequin, Pineapple Express, and Durban Poison.
Add CBD oil to your cup of coffee
If you’re worried about CBD leaving you feeling a bit zapped of energy, try adding it to your morning cup of coffee. There’s a reason why we reach for coffee when we’re feeling low. Caffeine is a stimulant that has been found to enhance energy levels, mood, memory, and reaction times (8, 9, 10).
It’s easy to create a CBD coffee. Simply add your normal dose of CBD oil into your coffee, stir and enjoy!
Get moving and get your endorphins flowing
It turns out there’s a reason for working out other than just bragging about it. Exercise is a great way to get your energy levels up and your endorphins flowing. If CBD leaves you feeling a bit tired but you don’t want to give up the health benefits of the cannabinoid, incorporating an invigorating workout into your routine could help you to feel more energetic.
Timing your CBD use
If you do find that CBD leaves you feeling a little more tired, then the solution can be as simple as making sure you take your CBD at night, when sleepiness is a little more welcomed. Try incorporating CBD oil into your nighttime routine, taking it before you brush your teeth, or at a regular time when you won’t forget.
How CBD works
Even if CBD makes you tired, the potential health benefits mean that you might want to keep consuming it anyway. So how exactly does CBD work and what effects can you expect from it?
CBD is a naturally occurring chemical compound that can be found in hemp and cannabis plant material. CBD can be extracted and consumed by itself and is typically found as an oil product.
Research tells us that CBD demonstrates some impressive health benefits, including:
- Pain relief (11)
- Anti-inflammatory action (12)
- Reducing anxiety and depression (13)
- Improving sleep quality (14)
- Reducing seizure frequency and severity (15)
- Improving skin conditions (16)
The bottom line
Mild tiredness is a known possible side effect of CBD, so it’s important to be wary of when you decide to consume the cannabinoid in case it affects your day. But if you do experience some drowsiness, it doesn’t mean that you have to give up CBD. There are many energy-boosting tricks that you can do to ensure that you can have CBD and high energy levels at the same time.
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**Standard Disclaimer: CBD is not FDA-approved. We make no such claims that using our products will guarantee relief. Moreover, research regarding CBD is still ongoing and in the early stages.**
