The 5 Best CBD Gummies for Sleep and Relaxation: Our Testers Tell All

The Fast Facts

• Although more study is required to confirm CBD’s effectiveness for sleep, some users report that CBD helps them unwind before bedtime.
• We reviewed over 150 gummies and personally tested 20 to identify the top CBD gummies for sleep.
• CBDfx Mixed Berry Gummies are a THC-free, low-sugar pick, while Aspen Green Bliss Organic CBD Gummies are best for those wanting a higher-strength option.

Quick look at the best CBD gummies for sleep

Many people say cannabidiol (CBD) helps them sleep. While evidence is still emerging, some research supports these claims. In our hands-on testing of several CBD gummies, experiences varied.

We began by evaluating more than 150 CBD gummies from over 50 brands — and we continue to assess new products.

After an initial vetting process (where we check for up-to-date certificates of analysis (COAs) and avoid brands making misleading health claims), we tested 20 of those products in person.

Below are our selections for the best CBD gummies for sleep.

Note: In a few instances, manufacturers provided the products we tested at no cost. Our reviews and conclusions are independent and have not been reviewed, approved, or endorsed by the brands.

HealthEH’s picks of the best CBD gummies for sleep

Best for beginners/drifting off quickly

Soul CBD Gummies

• CBD type:isolate
• CBD potency:10 mg or 25 mg per gummy
• Price per mg:$0.04

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New to CBD? Consider starting with a lower dose or an isolate product.

“Isolate” means the CBD is separated from other plant compounds, including THC and additional cannabinoids, so isolate products have the lowest chance of containing trace THC.

Soul’s gummies come in 10 mg or 25 mg CBD isolate strengths. One tester found them effective for sleep after taking two 25-mg gummies, though she is an experienced CBD user.

Another tester used them both daytime and nighttime — they helped her feel calmer during the day when stress rose and helped her return to sleep faster at night.

If you want to find your ideal dose, try half a gummy and gradually increase nightly until you find the right amount.

The gummies are vegan and gluten-free, available in seven flavors, and testers enjoyed the flavors we sampled.

Soul CBD also offers a rewards program and a membership option.

What our tester says

Key benefits our testers reported

fast acting | multiple flavors

Testers Christy Snyder and Rita Mauceri both liked Soul’s gummies and said they acted relatively quickly.

“I felt sleepy and couldn’t keep my eyes open about an hour after taking the gummy,” Christy said. “It’s great to take it and then read or meditate until you fall asleep. Highly recommend!”

Rita noted the gummies worked even faster for her. She used them after waking in the middle of the night with racing thoughts.

“I took one to two gummies, depending on how restless I felt. I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly the gummies helped me drift back to sleep,” she said. “Within 15 to 20 minutes, which is much better than tossing and turning for an hour!”

Both testers liked the taste. Christy tried the Seriously Sour variety pack (Blue Raz, Pink Lemonade, Watermelon). “Each gummy is coated in sugar, so consider that if you’re watching sugar intake,” she notes.

Rita said these gummies lack the hempy aftertaste of some CBD products and that the texture was just right — not too soft and not too firm.

“I’d describe the effects as mild — gentle but effective,” Rita said. “They did the job without being overpowering.”

Pros & cons

• available in 7 flavors and 2 strengths
• good for beginners
• suitable for those avoiding THC
• testers reported quick onset

• may be too low dose for some users
• no entourage effect from other plant compounds

• available in 7 flavors and 2 strengths
• good for beginners
• suitable for those avoiding THC
• testers reported quick onset

• may be too low dose for some users
• no entourage effect from other plant compounds

Product details

• COA :available online
• Count :30 gummies per bottle
• Available flavors :Seriously Sour, Pineapple Mango, Strawberry, Raspberry, Orange Cream, Piña Colada, Passion Fruit
• Third-party tested :yes
• Returns :full refunds if unopened and sealed
• Shipping :free shipping on orders over $75

• COA :available online
• Count :30 gummies per bottle
• Available flavors :Seriously Sour, Pineapple Mango, Strawberry, Raspberry, Orange Cream, Piña Colada, Passion Fruit
• Third-party tested :yes
• Returns :full refunds if unopened and sealed
• Shipping :free shipping on orders over $75

Best for deep sleep

CBDfx Mixed Berry CBD Gummies

• CBD type:broad-spectrum
• CBD potency:25 mg, 50 mg, or 100 mg per gummy
• Price per mg:$0.02 to $0.04 per mg
• Price:$54.99

Use code “HEALTHLINE” for 20% off.

*Price may vary.

CBDfx gummies have some of the lowest sugar content among the gummies we tested. They’re vegan and made from organic hemp, though they don’t carry USDA organic certification like the Aspen Green option.

One tester found these helped her sleep through the night when she hadn’t been able to previously, though she reported minimal physical sensations compared with higher-potency, full-spectrum gummies.

Another tester similarly experienced gentler physical effects (likely due to broad-spectrum formulation) but still slept deeply most nights when taking them.

Each gummy contains 25 mg CBD, offering a middle ground between full-spectrum products (which include all plant compounds and sometimes THC) and isolate products (which contain only CBD).

Broad-spectrum formulations retain some beneficial plant compounds while excluding THC.

These gummies are GMO-free and made without artificial sweeteners or high-fructose corn syrup.

What our tester says

Key benefits our testers reported

uninterrupted sleep | deeper sleep

Tester Candice Abellon used these for three days after a period of waking at night. “During the 3 days I ate CBDfx gummies, I slept solidly through each night until about 7 a.m., when my alarm went off,” she said.

On day one she took two gummies spaced five hours apart. On day two she took one at night. On day three she spread four gummies across the day.

“On the third day I felt a mild physical sensation — like tingling in my scalp — which made me think this product could be approachable for someone new to CBD,” she added.

Jamie Elmer, another tester, used these for anxiety. She didn’t notice notable changes in anxiety but did report sleeping deeply on most nights.

“Some nights I felt nothing. On others, it took 1 to 2 hours to feel fairly mild effects — a slight fuzziness — and then I slept deeply,” she said.

Key benefits our testers reported

uninterrupted sleep | deeper sleep

Candice’s three-day trial showed she slept continuously through the night on each of those days.

She alternated doses across days and reported mild but noticeable sensations by day three, suggesting these gummies may be suitable for new CBD users.

Pros & cons

• only 1 gram of added sugar per gummy
• vegan and made with organic hemp
• helped testers sleep more deeply
• no artificial sweeteners

• broad-spectrum CBD, so the full entourage effect is less likely

• only 1 gram of added sugar per gummy
• vegan and made with organic hemp
• helped testers sleep more deeply
• no artificial sweeteners

• broad-spectrum CBD, so the full entourage effect is less likely

Product details

• COA :available online 
• Count :60 gummies per bottle
• Available flavors :Mixed Berry
• Third-party tested :yes
• Returns :returns within 60 days
• Shipping :free shipping on subscriptions and orders over $99

• COA :available online 
• Count :60 gummies per bottle
• Available flavors :Mixed Berry
• Third-party tested :yes
• Returns :returns within 60 days
• Shipping :free shipping on subscriptions and orders over $99

Best for relaxation

NuLeaf Naturals CBD Gummies

• CBD type:full-spectrum
• CBD potency:30 mg per serving
• Price per mg:$0.10, $0.07, and $0.06 per mg

These NuLeaf gummies use full-spectrum CBD and come in Sour Assorted, Sour Mixed Berry, and Strawberry flavors. They’re an organic option made without artificial dyes or flavors.

Each gummy delivers 15 mg CBD, making them suitable for CBD newcomers; taking two yields a 30 mg dose.

Our tester chose the higher dose and found them helpful for easing into a relaxed state before sleep.

What our tester says

Key benefits our testers reported

effects within 20 minutes | relaxation

Marie Rosales consumed these for a week, taking two gummies 1 to 2 hours before bed. She felt effects within 15 to 20 minutes on the first night; on subsequent nights it took 30 to 45 minutes.

Marie emphasized that the gummies weren’t a cure but did help her “sleep on time” and relax.

“They didn’t erase my anxiety or cure insomnia, but incorporating them into my routine helped both issues,” she said. “The biggest benefit was that they helped me relax.”

Marie tried the Strawberry flavor and noted a slightly bitter aftertaste but felt the overall benefits outweighed that.

Pros & cons

• helped our tester relax
• low-dose option, can double up for higher potency
• available in three flavors

• bitter aftertaste reported by tester

• helped our tester relax
• low-dose option, can double up for higher potency
• available in three flavors

• bitter aftertaste reported by tester

Product details

• COA :available online
• Count :30, 60, or 90 gummies per bottle
• Available flavors :Sour Assorted, Sour Mixed Berry, and Strawberry
• Third-party tested :yes
• Returns :returns within 30 days
• Shipping :free shipping on orders over $74

• COA :available online
• Count :30, 60, or 90 gummies per bottle
• Available flavors :Sour Assorted, Sour Mixed Berry, and Strawberry
• Third-party tested :yes
• Returns :returns within 30 days
• Shipping :free shipping on orders over $74

Most potent

Aspen Green Bliss Organic CBD Gummies

• CBD type:full-spectrum
• CBD potency:100 mg per gummy with 5 mg THC
• Price per mg:$0.03 per mg

Use code “HEALTHLINE” for 20% off.

Some users prefer a gummy that includes a small amount of THC because it can increase sleepiness and may offer additional benefits.

Aspen Green Bliss Organic CBD Gummies include CBD and THC as well as other cannabis-derived compounds like CBDV and THCV, which have been associated with potential benefits.

Our editor and frequent CBD tester reports that she often uses this gummy to aid sleep.

With 100 mg of CBD+CBDV and 5 mg of THC+THCV per gummy, this is a high-potency option and is suited for people who haven’t found relief with milder products. It’s not ideal for CBD beginners.

Even a half gummy is considered strong. The potency lends a slight medicinal note to the flavor alongside a tropical profile that may not appeal to everyone, but the product is effective.

It’s vegan-friendly and USDA certified organic.

What our tester says

Key benefits our testers reported

potent formula | effects within 30 minutes

Experienced tester Christy Snyder described the flavor as tropical with a hempy aftertaste. “The gummy is chewy and sticky and tastes a bit medicinal,” she said, but praised its strength for nights she needed more potent effects.

“I liked feeling subtle psychoactive effects from this gummy; it helped me step away from anxious thoughts before bed. The high potency relaxed me and made me feel sleepy and content as I drifted off.”

Pros & cons

• USDA certified organic
• high-potency CBD
• vegan and gluten-free

• not suitable for those avoiding THC
• may be too strong for CBD beginners
• has a medicinal aftertaste for some

• USDA certified organic
• high-potency CBD
• vegan and gluten-free

• not suitable for those avoiding THC
• may be too strong for CBD beginners
• has a medicinal aftertaste for some

Product details

• COA :available online 
• Count :30 per package
• Third-party tested :yes
• Returns :returns within 60 days
• Shipping :free shipping on subscriptions and orders over $74

• COA :available online 
• Count :30 per package
• Third-party tested :yes
• Returns :returns within 60 days
• Shipping :free shipping on subscriptions and orders over $74

Best for gentle drowsiness

R&R Multifunctional CBD Gummies

• CBD type:full-spectrum
• CBD potency:30 mg, 60 mg, or 90 mg per gummy
• Price per mg:$0.06

HealthEH’s review

R&R’s full-spectrum gummies are a mid-strength option that can suit many users.

Each gummy comes in 30 mg, 60 mg, or 90 mg strengths. Serving size is one gummy, and the brand suggests one to two servings daily.

Flavors include Granny Smith Apple, Alpine Strawberry, and Palisade Peach.

The product is USDA organic, vegan, and gluten-free. R&R is veteran-owned and manufactures products in the United States.

What our tester says

Key benefits our testers reported

drowsiness | effects within 45 minutes

Tester Jamie Elmer used these for just over three weeks to manage generalized anxiety and trouble falling asleep.

While Jamie didn’t notice a large change in anxiety, she reported drowsiness that helped her prepare for sleep.

“The first two nights I noticed nothing,” she said. “On the last night I took them 3 hours before bed and felt drowsy about 1.5 hours later — my eyes didn’t want to stay open. It helped me fall asleep sooner.”

She continued using them 2 to 3 hours before bed; the drowsiness lessened slightly over time but still helped her unwind before sleep.

Scott Smith tried them for 2.5 weeks, taking a 60 mg gummy in the morning and another two hours before bed.

“I’d take one before dinner and feel relaxed toward bedtime. This product helped me find a deeper sleep. Early on it was harder to wake up, but my body adjusted after a few days,” he said.

“I tended to feel relaxed within 45 minutes. At first it was intense but then I adapted,” he added.

Pros & cons

• USDA organic hemp
• vegan and gluten-free
• available in multiple flavors
• offers three potency options

• one tester found the initial effects intense

• USDA organic hemp
• vegan and gluten-free
• available in multiple flavors
• offers three potency options

• one tester found the initial effects intense

Product details

• COA :available online 
• Count :30 per bottle
• Third-party tested :yes
• Returns :refund within 60 days
• Shipping :free shipping on orders of $60 or more

Veteran-Founded

• COA :available online 
• Count :30 per bottle
• Third-party tested :yes
• Returns :refund within 60 days
• Shipping :free shipping on orders of $60 or more

Comparing the best CBD gummies for sleep

How we chose CBD gummies for sleep

We selected these CBD gummies using criteria we believe indicate safety, quality, and transparency. After vetting, we conducted hands-on testing and prioritized the products that produced the most favorable feedback for sleep.

HealthEH’s Medical Standards and Insights team has researched and vetted over 11,000 products and services. We fact-check health assertions, assess ingredients, and review brand reputations before featuring products.

To compile this list, we considered all gummies that passed vetting and personally tested many of them to refine our selections. Read more about our CBD testing process.

What makes a CBD gummy good for sleep?

There are many CBD gummies on the market — some specifically marketed for sleep. You may be wondering what to look for.

Skip the added ingredients

Many sleep-focused CBD gummies include additional ingredients like melatonin.

Melatonin is a hormone that helps regulate sleep and is commonly used as a supplement, though the FDA does not regulate melatonin as strictly as medications.

We excluded CBD gummies containing melatonin from our list partly because there’s limited research on CBD’s interaction with melatonin, so safety and combined effects aren’t well understood.

Temper your expectations

Researchers note that edible CBD products, including gummies, have become popular because they’re discreet and many consumers believe CBD can help with sleep, stress, anxiety, and pain.

While few studies focus specifically on CBD gummies, there is research on CBD as an ingredient.

For example, a 2024 study found low doses of CBD may improve sleep quality and that CBD appears safe for sleep use. The study involved 1,793 adults using 15 mg CBD or 5 mg melatonin; most participants noted improved sleep quality, with little difference between CBD and melatonin groups.

A 2023 review found CBD may help relieve insomnia and suggested combinations of CBD and THC could significantly improve sleep.

However, 2021 research cautions that long-term CBD use, low CBD doses, and high THC doses can negatively affect sleep. Many studies also don’t account for edible CBD’s longer onset but longer duration compared with inhaled cannabis.

Check reviews

Read user reviews to learn whether a gummy has helped others sleep, but remember individual responses vary.

CBD safety and side effects

It’s important to keep in mind that children should not use CBD. It’s also not safe for people who are nursing or pregnant.

Otherwise, research  suggests that CBD generally has few side effects. However, it may cause:

• tiredness
• appetite and weight changes
• diarrhea
• upper respiratory disturbances

Additionally, CBD may interact with certain medications.

It’s important to talk with a healthcare professional before taking CBD. They can help you determine whether it’s safe for you to take and talk with you about any potential side effects or interactions.

The takeaway

While research is mixed, some people find that CBD helps them with sleep.

The CBD gummies in this article were selected for their quality, safety, and transparency. But it’s still important to seek medical advice before using CBD. If you have persistent insomnia that doesn’t respond to lifestyle changes, consider speaking with a healthcare professional.

HealthEH has sole editorial control over this article. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. The information in this article is intended to be general in nature. It’s not intended to be a substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional. HealthEH encourages you to make any treatment decisions with your healthcare professional.

Is CBD legal? The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the legal definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act. This made some hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC legal at the federal level. However, CBD products containing more than 0.3% THC still fall under the legal definition of marijuana, making them illegal at the federal level. Some states have legalized CBD, so be sure to check state laws , especially when traveling. Also, keep in mind that the FDA has not approved nonprescription CBD products, and some products may be inaccurately labeled.