SPORTS
Athletes are constantly looking to improve their performance, recover more quickly after exercise and prevent pain and inflammation. CBD can be a valuable ally in achieving these goals.
Athletes are constantly looking to improve their performance, recover more quickly after exercise and prevent pain and inflammation. CBD can be a valuable ally in achieving these goals.
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a natural compound found in the cannabis plant.
Unlike its cousin, THC, CBD is not psychoactive, which means it does not cause euphoric or perception-altering effects. CBD has become increasingly popular in recent years, due to its medicinal properties.
It is used to relieve inflammatory pain, chronic pain, neuropathic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, nerve pain, as well as to reduce inflammation and help relieve these pains.
The benefits of CBD for athletes are numerous:
CBD oil is a convenient and effective form of using CBD for athletes. It can be added to food or drink before or after exercise, or administered directly under the tongue for rapid absorption.
CBD oil can help athletes recover better after exercise by reducing pain and inflammation, improving sleep and promoting muscle relaxation. It can also help prevent muscle pain and spasms, improve joint mobility and stimulate appetite.
CBG is another cannabinoid found in cannabis. Like CBD, CBG has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, and anxiolytic properties.
The combination of CBD and CBG may provide additional benefits for athletes. Indeed, the use of these two cannabinoids together can enhance their anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, and improve muscle recovery.
A study published in the Journal of Pain Research showed that using the combination of CBD and CBG was more effective than using each of the cannabinoids individually in reducing chronic pain.