As studies on the beneficial effects of CBD pile up, it was only a matter of time before the medical community started to research the possibility of using CBD as a cure for depression.
A 2014, a study conducted with animal models proved that CBD has significant antidepressant and anxiolytic properties. Lab mice underwent a number of tests and results have shown that when treated with CBD, the subjects showed fewer instances of depression and anxiety.
There is no conclusive evidence that CBD can have a positive impact on depression, however, studies have shown that use of CBD can indeed impact the levels of serotonin in the body and improve sleeping patterns.
Research on the connection between depression and physical symptoms has proven that depression and pain share a common neurochemical pathway that are both influenced by serotonin and norepinephrine.
Previous research has proven that CBD has antidepressant effects that trigger the release of anandamide, a neurotransmitter responsible for controlling the serotonin levels in the human body.