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Can CBD help with insomnia or improve sleep?

Initially Posted: 07/04/2018

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There is preliminary evidence that CBD (cannabidiol) can help improve sleep in people with insomnia and other conditions that can cause difficulty sleeping, such as anxiety and Parkinson's disease. However, dosage appears to be important. For details, see the What It Does section of the CBD and Hemp Supplements Review (which includes ConsumerLab's tests and Top Picks among products.)

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