Does CBD Work Well with Vitamins and Supplements?

Nowadays, cannabidiol is being marketed as a miracle cure for ailments. The problem is that CBD — along with THC — is excluded from the FDA definition of a dietary supplement. Still, hemp-derived CBD has been turning up in a wide variety of products, leaving consumers asking whether there is any merit to the marketing claims. Is CBD more effective when combined with supplements? Or is it just an excellent product without any need for supplementation?

That question depends on your goals and reason for taking CBD. Combined use would be beneficial if you're looking for an excellent cognitive supplement. But suppose you're trying to experience a sense of physical well-being or manage chronic pain. In that case, a better solution might just be using cannabis to treat those symptoms.

Melatonin and CBD

CBD and melatonin are often billed as nighttime best friends, claiming to help you fall asleep faster, improve your sleep quality, and stay longer. But is there any evidence behind these claims? As it turns out, yes. CBD and melatonin seem to be entirely complementary, giving you a great sleep experience. Let's look at how they work together to help with your sleep, shall we? 

First off, both CBD and melatonin are pineal hormones typically secreted at night. However, not everyone releases melatonin at night. When it comes to sleep, many people turn to melatonin to help them fall asleep and even stay asleep due to its association with our circadian rhythm.

Let's look at how CBD affects our sleep cycles — specifically, whether CBD helps you fall asleep faster or stay asleep. The Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry reviewed a study of people prescribed an oral drug called Sativex and tested their sleep patterns. It was found that "high doses of CBD (160 mg) increased sleep duration from 4.7 hours on average to 6 hours," which means that CBD "might help you stay asleep," but "low doses may have the inverse effect."

Turmeric and CBD

The medicinal potential of CBD and turmeric together is supposedly magnified. Turmeric has traditionally been used in cooking, and curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, has been shown to manage oxidative and inflammatory conditions. Similarly, studies suggest that CBD can prevent oxidative stress, linked to some of the same health problems as inflammation. 

CBD and turmeric have anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties, making them one of the latest natural remedies to take advantage of.

CBD and Vitamins

Vitamins A, B, C, D...plus CBD? It sounds suitable for simplicity's sake. Research remains thin on any benefits of pairing these two. Still, sometimes the convenience of taking one pill instead of two is worth it.

CBD and Omega 3

CBD is a fat-soluble substance, so it is often extracted and suspended in various oils. If you're not averse to oil taste, an emerging trend seems to be combining the benefits of CBD and Omega-3 fatty acids. The idea is that CBD and Omega-3 work well together because they may interact to some degree. For example, one Canadian producer claims pre-clinical trials at Western University prove that CBD and Omega-3 increase the efficacy of CBD at a specific nuclear receptor in the brain. Although we need more research to verify this claim, it may be worth experimenting with CBD oils to gain the maximum health benefits.

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