The Best Time Of Day To Take Hemp Oil Might Not Be When You Think

Hemp oil, which contains multiple calming plant compounds (including hemp-derived CBD), can be a helpful tool for managing stress, promoting relaxation, and balancing mood.* And since it doesn't contain concentrated psychoactive components of marijuana (a unique Cannabis plant varietal), hemp oil won't make you feel "high," and is safe to take at any hour.* Which raises the question: Is there a best hour to take it hemp?

As we all know, stress can be a huge barrier to deep, restorative sleep. Hemp oil can help ease some of it before bed and put you into a more positive mindset as you get ready to snooze.*

If you're looking to use hemp extract to unwind from the day, board-certified practitioner of family medicine Rob Rountree, M.D., recommends taking it about one hour before bedtime (and maybe following it up with a sleep-supporting supplement, too).*

If you tend to feel stress right when you wake up in the morning, that's when you should be turning to hemp extract (as well as trying out some breathwork and gratitude practices to try to get to the root of it).*

Physician Bindiya Gandhi, M.D., adds that if your stress levels vary throughout the day, you'll want to note when they feel the highest. Is it correlated to any particular task or time frame, like before meetings or after checking emails? That's valuable information, and it can inform how you handle those stressors.

Many people also associate hemp oil with a positive mood, as it can help them feel more comfortable in the face of mental and physical stressors.* (It also has anti-inflammatory1 properties, which can help promote whole-body health, including your mind.)*

Again, the right time to take it for mood support will vary from person to person. Notice what time during the day your mood and outlook tend to dip, and try hemp oil an hour or so beforehand to help mellow things out.*