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stress, and it limits the consequences of emotional trauma to the mind and body. There are numerous additional pathways by which CBD can mitigate stress including; improving sleep, reducing pain and promoting an overall sense of wellbeing.
The dosage for full spectrum Hemp/CBD oil is very broad. It is recommended that a person start with 10 mg of CBD a day in a liquid oral form, taken under the tongue (double that amount if taken in capsule form). It takes about a week for CBD to build up to full strength, so do not rush the process. You can double the dosage if you still have symptoms after a week. You continue to double the dosage until your symptoms resolve or no additional benefit is felt. While there is no risk in taking too much, there is also no benefit, and overdosing may limit the benefits. While many patients feel relief with 10 mg/day dosages, studies have used 300+ mg/day safely and effectively.
Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a nutritional supplement that is usually derived from soy. It is an important part of cells’ membrane and it is part of how cells communicate with each other. While it can be found throughout the body, it is found much more densely in the brain and nerve system. Research has shown that anxiety with PTSD is linked to a shrinking hippocampus, which is part of the larger HPA-axis system. A smaller hippocampus is known to trigger flashbacks and fear in PTSD sufferers. This issue is exacerbated by sufferers self-medicating with alcohol.
Supplementation with PS can help restore normal Hippocampus-HPA axis function and mediate the symptoms of fear and flashbacks. It has the added benefit of helping to restore normal memory function. The mechanism of action is thought to be by the
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