Study Reveals Promising Potential of CBD in Enhancing Morning Mood
Swinburne University of Technology researchers conducted a study to assess the effect of CBD on sleep when taken nightly and to investigate any indirect effects. CBD is touted as a natural sleep aid, but the research is limited on how it affects people’s cognitive functioning when they have sleep issues. The results showed that 150 milligrams of CBD taken nightly for two weeks did not improve cognitive performance or sleep, but it did lead to an improved mood.
The placebo-controlled study involved 30 participants with moderate to severe symptoms. Each participant was randomly given a placebo or 150 milligrams of CBD to take nightly over two weeks. The dosage used was selected because Australian consumers can purchase a maximum dose of 150 mg of CBD in pharmacies without needing a prescription. All participants were given a placebo for one week before the study began. Anyone who experienced sleep improvement during that week was excluded from the study to minimize bias.
The participants took an oil dose sublingually before going to bed without knowing if they took a placebo or CBD oil. They wore wrist monitors and maintained a daily log. Their cognitive functioning was tested using CogPro, a computerized system that assesses memory recall and working memory, attention, reaction time, and reasoning. The assessment tasks were completed at the beginning of the two weeks, at the end of the first week, and then at the end of the second week.
The assessment results showed no significant difference in cognitive performance among all the participants, no matter what type of oil they took. However, those who took CBD oil reported that their mood was improved. They felt calmer, better coordinated, and clearer-headed. The results were statistically significant. The participants who took CBD also felt a little more energetic and happier. There were no indications of cognitive impairment, a risk associated with sleep medications.
The study authors agreed that more research is needed.
“There weren’t any noted positive or negative changes to daytime neurocognitive performance, but we still aren’t sure how this will relate to daily, real-life tasks such as driving, considering neurocognitive performance was measured using computerized tasks in our lab,” study author Andrea J. Narayan said.
She also said, “In terms of the efficacy of medicinal cannabis, deeper exploration into the effects of different doses and ratios of cannabinoids on mood and sleep in different clinical populations is incredibly necessary.”
Once again, a clinical study has confirmed the safety of CBD use and its potential to help individuals avoid medications with undesirable side effects. CBD may also offer a promising solution for managing issues, such as low mood or feelings of unhappiness.
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