What about CBN? CBN, or cannabinol, is a non-intoxicating compound found in plants
Delta 9 is converted to CBN over time due to poor storage or simply age. The listed potential benefits of CBN include antibacterial, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and even appetite-stimulating properties. Although sleep is not listed here, the compound has been widely used in products aimed at controlling insomnia. It is believed that CBN-rich strains are also naturally rich in Delta 9's sedative terpenes. This combination of Delta 9, CBN and natural sedative terpenes creates an entourage effect, leaving the user drowsy and ready for a night’s rest. In this way, and especially within sports, the use of CBN to improve sleep quality allows athletes and physical activity practitioners to increase their REM sleep cycle.
REM sleep is extremely important for health, as this phase is characterized by intense brain activity. It’s when we produce several fundamental hormones for our body and retain new learning in our memory, for example. Therefore, it is essential that sleep is not interrupted until reaching this stage, and CBN helps to maximize this state. In my case, I have an average of 1 hour of REM sleep per night when using this cannabinoid, but I have seen reports from people close to me with more than 2 hours of REM!