BY STEVE BORN
PREFATORY COMMENTS: I am oftentimes reminded of the words of highly respected coach Nate Llerandi, who labeled the lack of quality sleep “the ultimate performance killer.” Coach Llerandi states, “Sleep deprivation can put you in one of the holes you’ll ever experience. It goes hand in hand with overtraining, erratic training, and poor performances.” Dr. Bill Misner elaborates: "Deep sleep patterns may mean the difference between big anabolic gains and none at all! Both bodily repair and anabolic growth occur only during quality rest and when deep sleep patterns become routine. While lack of sleep can have dire consequences, adequate sleep provides only positive, healthful benefits.” One of the ways we can ensure consistent quality sleep is with the use of CBD.
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The shorter days and reduced hours of sunlight that we’re experiencing at this time of the year can negatively impact our sleep quality, which can affect our mood and increase daytime fatigue, leaving us more susceptible to issues such as seasonal depression disorder (SAD), as well as getting sick. David A. Kristo, MD, medical director of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s Sleep Disorders Center in Washington, D.C., states: “Sunlight signals to your brain that it is time for your body to be awake and alert. During the dark months of winter, your body’s timing is thrown off, resulting in more sleepy and sluggish feelings during the day.” [1]
Additionally—and this is true not just during the winter months, but all year long—there’s plenty going on in our world and in THE world that can keep stress levels high. And that stress can definitely put the kibosh on our ability to fall asleep quickly and stay asleep for any significant length of time.
We have discussed the importance of getting consistent, high-quality sleep several times; however, it’s worth going over a few key bits of research to emphasize just how important it is.
- According to research, “adults should sleep seven or more hours per night on a regular basis to promote optimal health.” [2]
- Unfortunately, the data shows that more than one-third of adults in the United States are not hitting the mark. [3]
- Lack of consistently sufficient, high-quality sleep can have dire consequences, “including weight gain and obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and stroke, depression, and increased risk of death.” [2]
- Part-time to chronic insomnia negatively impacts our immune system, increasing our risk of getting sick. One study on sleep and immune system function concludes: “Prolonged sleep curtailment and the accompanying stress response invoke a persistent unspecific production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, best described as chronic low-grade inflammation, and also produce immunodeficiency, which both have detrimental effects on health.” [4]
If we are to perform our best athletically and, more importantly, maintain strong immunity and help protect ourselves from numerous health consequences, we must consistently get sufficient amounts of high-quality sleep. Unfortunately, this is often difficult to do, which is where Hammer CBD comes in.
Hammer CBD – Superb Support for Superior Sleep Quality
Though CBD is sometimes thought of more as a powerfully effective way to alleviate aches and soreness—and it definitely does that—all of the naturally occurring cannabinoids found in Hammer CBD products are superb allies in helping to alleviate sleep issues. These cannabinoids act on receptors found in the cells that are part of the body’s endocannabinoid system, a system that regulates key aspects of our biology. Among numerous other health benefits, the endocannabinoid system helps regulate sleeping patterns. The phytocannabinoids in the Hammer “family” of CBD products augment the body’s natural production of cannabinoids, helping to promote better-quality sleep while also providing strong support for the immune system. [5]
Summary
The importance of obtaining enough high-quality sleep is hard to overstate, as many aspects of human health—including proper immune system function—depend on our ability to obtain optimal amounts of sleep consistently. With so many factors that can negatively impact sleep, especially at this time of year, Hammer CBD is what you need to reach for to get the full allotment of sleep you need each and every night.
Check out our lineup of superior CBD formulations—broad-spectrum and full-spectrum—in various strengths. One of them is right for you! We guarantee it! Last but not least, don’t forget that our knowledgeable Client Support staff is ready to answer any questions you may have, so give us a call today!
Frequently Asked Question #1
Q: Can I take Hammer CBD along with REM Caps?
A: Yes, both products may be taken together. First, remember that Hammer CBD is a daily-use product, while REM Caps can be used either daily or as an occasional-use supplement. These two products are compatible because they act on different bodily functions.
The main component in REM Caps is melatonin, which is a hormone that is naturally produced and secreted by the pineal gland and is vitally needed for a number of bodily functions, especially sleep. Several factors, especially aging, decrease the body’s production of this all-important hormone, which is why supplementation with melatonin-based REM Caps is highly beneficial.
Hammer CBD products contain Phytocannabinoid-Rich Hemp Oil, which beneficially works with and influences the body’s endocannabinoid system, a series of nerves and receptors. Among numerous other things, the endocannabinoid system helps regulate sleeping patterns. The phytocannabinoids in Hammer CBD augments the body’s natural production of cannabinoids, helping to ensure sufficient amounts are available to influence sleep positively.
Frequently Asked Question #2
Q: What’s the difference between a broad-spectrum CBD formula and a full-spectrum CBD formula?
A: There are over 100 cannabinoids as well as terpenes, flavonoids, and other compounds in the hemp plant, all of which provide numerous benefits for many aspects of human health.
One of the cannabinoids is THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol), which is the one responsible for the “high” effect. Broad-spectrum formulas have all the aforementioned cannabinoids, terpenes, and more present, with the exception of THC. Hammer Nutrition’s broad-spectrum CBD formulas are guaranteed via Certificate of Analysis to have 0.0% THC content. If you’re a drug-tested athlete, subject to drug tests in your job, or if you’re one of the countless people who simply don’t want any THC in their bodies, a broad-spectrum formula is what you want.
In a full-spectrum formula, everything is present, including up to 0.3% THC. This formulation is oftentimes a more attractive option, especially for anyone not subject to drug testing, because of what is known as the “entourage effect.” This describes the synergistic benefits experienced when all the compounds in the hemp plant are consumed together. While a broad-spectrum formula offers tremendous benefits, a full-spectrum formula offers even better, more complete “entourage effect” benefits.
Note: 0.3% THC content is nowhere near what would be required for the psychoactive effects to occur; one would literally have to take many bottles of a full-spectrum formula to come anywhere near close.
REFERENCES:
[1] https://aasm.org/aasm-sleep-problems-and-depression-are-common-signs-of-seasonal-affective-disorder/
[2] Watson NF, Badr MS, Belenky G, et al. Consensus Conference Panel. Joint consensus statement of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society on the recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult: methodology and discussion. Sleep. 2015;38:1161–1183.
[3] https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/data_statistics.html
[4] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3256323/
[5] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6326553/
