How CBD Affects Serotonin and Why It Matters for Anxiety?
Anxiety is not simply something that's "in your head." Anxiety comes from the way your brain and body are wired especially, how your brain and body work with a key chemical messenger called serotonin. Serotonin is responsible for basic mood stabilization, making you feel calm, and establishing emotional well-being. If serotonin is depleted, anxiety can be elevated. This is where CBD comes in. What is Serotonin? Serotonin is a natural chemical that influences mood, emotion, and even sleep. It is referred to as the "feel-good" chemical in your body since healthy serotonin levels can mean less anxiety and an increased emotional balance. Serotonin has also been linked to disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression, insomnia, and chronic stress. For this reason, many traditional medications like SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are designed to increase serotonin levels in the brain. But SSRIs don't work for everyone and often come wit...