Sleep Awareness Week - Catch your zzzs with ease
March 14-20 is Sleep Awareness Week, and we are here for it.
We all have enough on our plates; suffering the consequences of a bad night of sleep is one thing we could really do without. Plus, Zoom is not very forgiving to dark under eye circles (take it from us!).
This year, we are excited to announce a reformulation of our two Sleep gummies just in time for Sleep Awareness Week! Read on for the latest news about your favorite bedtime gummies, and why sleep and cannabis are such a good match.
Why is sleep so important?
Did you know that adults need 7 or more hours of sleep per night for the best health and wellbeing? Getting enough sleep is not a luxury - it’s something we actually need. (Watson et al., Sleep. 2015; 38:1161–1183) And yet almost 50 million adults in the US report having difficulty sleeping! In fact, a recent study published in the journal of Sleep Medicine noted a 37% increase in the rates of clinical insomnia since the COVID pandemic.
So it's no surprise that one of the top things people look for when they walk into a dispensary is something to help them sleep. Especially right now.
Cannabis and Sleep
The cannabis plant has been used for centuries as a sleep aid. Contemporary scientific research is exploring what people have known and experienced since ancient times: cannabis has relaxing and sedative effects and can make falling asleep easier. (Check out our blog post about the science of cannabis and sleep to learn more.)
Guided by the latest findings, we crafted our two Sleep gummies with a specific chemistry precisely designed to promote a restful, well-rounded night of sleep. Both our Sleep Cloudberry and CBN Relief Lychee gummies contain a blissful blend of THC, CBD and CBN to help you fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed.
All about CBN
Cannabinol (CBN) is a naturally occuring minor cannabinoid found in cannabis. It is a metabolite of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), created when THC is exposed to heat and light (oxidation). Early research is exploring its potential as a sleep aid due to its sedating effects. CBN appears to interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which in turn, can affect the function of many hormones and neurotransmitters that are involved with mood, energy, and sleep. Some research has also suggested that CBN's sleep-associated effects are amplified when consumed in combination with THC as a result of the entourage effect. Further, research indicates that CBN may also have pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory properties, which can help soothe the body from aches and pains that can keep us up at night. (Breus, 2019) What does all of this mean for you? CBN can help you not only fall asleep, but stay asleep.
New and improved: Now with sleep terpenes!
Inspired by the success of PLUS Strains (our first gummies to feature strain-specific terpene blends), we realized we could enhance our sleep gummies by adding a proprietary blend of 10 sleep-focused terpenes to our products instead of a low dose of melatonin. Terpenes are the naturally occurring aromatic compounds that are responsible for the unique aromas and flavors in cannabis and other plants - you can learn more about them here.
Moving closer to the plant: New research into cannabinoids and terpenes enabled us to zero-in on the sleep-associated components of the plant so we can better unlock its sleep benefits.
Terpene Science & Performance: Our proprietary blend of 10 sleep terpenes was scientifically formulated to maximize the relaxing and calming effects of the cannabis plant in order to help you get a good night of sleep. It features specific terpenes selected for their sleep-inducing properties, such as:
Precision & Consistency: 100% Pure, Natural, Non-GMO, and Organic, our terpenes are extracted using the most demanding standards, which allows us to deliver the highest quality, most precise, and most consistent product.
Low and Slow
When it comes to using cannabis for sleep support, research suggests identifying a balanced product with not-too-much THC and a thoughtful amount of CBD, think microdosing! (Breus, 2019). With our Sleep gummies, you can choose the THC dose that’s right for you, whether it’s 1mg THC (CBN Relief Lychee) or 5mg THC (Sleep Cloudberry).
Now that you’ve studied up on cannabis and sleep, you’re probably exhausted! Pop a Sleep Cloudberry or two and drift off into a blissful night of sleep. Sweet dreams!