Does cannabis work as a sleep aid? We asked experts about three popular remedies
If you happen to be a great sleeper, setting the clocks back this weekend will likely be no big deal.
It’s a different story for some, though. People who already struggle with sleep disorders may well find the time change only makes matters worse. Even people with fairly rigid schedules might find it takes a week or so to get used to it.
And since there’s no shortage of products on the market promising to help us get better sleep, we decided to ask the experts if any of them actually worked. Unfortunately, the top-line takeaway is that there really isn’t enough research into the efficacy of any over-the-counter medicine or natural supplement for the experts to wholeheartedly support the daily use of anything on the market. There is evidence, however, that certain sleep aids might be helpful for specific problems. Here is their advice on three of the most popular sleep aids.
Melatonin
This hormone, which our brains produce in response to darkness, has actually been the subject of multiple studies. Unfortunately, the results are a bit of a mixed bag.
“The evidence is rather weak if melatonin is used for general sleep benefits,” said Mina Tadrous, assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. “One area of research where the evidence is strongest, though, is for jet lag. Read More...
