Can CBD Oil Make You Happy?

What gives us this “happy”?

Even though we are inclined to name some external circumstances like family, friends, pets, shopping, or travel, in reality, it’s our brain’s chemical messengers called neurotransmitters that physically allow us to feel happiness. For example, people can suffer from depression and no amount of family time, shopping sprees, or amazing trips can make them feel better since depression is often an imbalance of the neurotransmitters.

One of the most important neurotransmitters that give us a feeling of well-being and happiness is serotonin. Most of us probably have heard of it before and know that it is often referred to as the happy chemical. When that happy chemical is released in our brain it gives us that all-over feeling that brings makes us laugh, feel joy and genuinely just feel happy.

Can CBD Oil Boost Your Mood & Make You Happy?

It has been proven that people with depression and anxiety have fewer serotonin receptors, or 5-HTP receptors if we want to use a more scientific name. This makes it harder for them to process sufficient amounts of serotonin. So what CBD does is activate these serotonin receptors, helping people process more serotonin, resulting in a mood boost.

Have you heard of the category of anti-depressant drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, like Prozac and Zoloft? Well, they work in the same way as CBD. Both CBD and SSRI drugs work by increasing the availability of serotonin and are able to boost mood and relieve anxiety, and depression. Word of caution, if you want to use CBD, and are currently taking any SSRIs, you should speak to your doctor or NMP before starting a new supplement

Since CBD has demonstrated the capacity to boost serotonin levels and utilization, this also means that CBD may help with anxiety and depression, as well as addiction, appetite, sleep, pain, stress, and any other conditions that are associated with a lack of serotonin.

A few other fun facts about serotonin:

• Mainly found in the gut, brain, and central nervous system;

• A precursor to melatonin and also linked to regulating our sleep cycles and internal clock;

• Inhibits the fear and stress hormone cortisol;

• Regulates digestion and appetite;

• Involved in the function of memory;

• Regulates blood pressure.

Some ways to increase serotonin levels naturally:

• Eating a healthy diet with healthy fats and protein;

• Reducing sugar consumption;

• Healing digestion;

• Regular exposure to natural sunlight;

• Regular exercise;

• Practicing meditation and relaxation.

The Verdict

CBD oil may be able to give you the happy you need by giving you a mood boost. It may also help you gain that feeling of general well-being due to the effects it provides on the serotonin receptors. Therefore, it may also be very effective for people that have imbalances in serotonin levels by regulating their mood.

ICARIA’s Aphrodite in the 30 mL size is a great way to get started on CBD oil. This is our flagship product and features a pleasant nutty flavour. It also has enough concentration to make a big difference in your daily mood.

You can also check out what other happy customers are saying here!