Cannabidiol also known as CBD does not get you high. When sourced properly CBD is legal in the United States and the UK. The WADA is the first major sports organization to acknowledge CBD as a compound separate from marijuana.
What are the benefits of CBD?
No matter what sector of sport you enjoy or participate in (CBD) is something you should consider adding to your fitness regime and also your diet / supplement stack. CBD has been found to possibly help you relax from workouts and speed the muscle recovery process and reduce joint pain particularly with CBD cream.
Pain: Cannabis is an analgesic, helping to alleviate pain both during and after exercise regimes. Many athletes, like footballers and strength athletes use cannabis following their workouts to continue managing pain from achy muscles.
Inflammation: Both CBD and THC are extremely effective in managing inflammation post exercise. Cannabinoids are potent anti-inflammatory agents and they exert their effects through induction of apoptosis, inhibition of cell proliferation, suppression of cytokine production and induction of T-regulatory cells (Tregs).
Sleep and Relaxation: Cannabinoids are known to have both relaxing and sedative effects on users. In fact, cannabis with concentrations of CBN approaching 1% by weight can be useful in treating insomnia. Getting the required sleep each night is perhaps the most important aspect of being a healthy athlete – muscles grow and recover during sleep.
Decreasing Nausea: Cannabis has anti-emetic effects, helping athletes reduce nausea during and after they exercise. In fact, many studies have shown that for treating nausea and vomiting, cannabinoids are more effective than older medications such as phenothiazines (e.g., Stemetil®) or antihistaminics (e.g., Dramamine®).
Reduction of Muscle Spasms: Cannabinoids are known to have antispasmodic properties. Some causes of muscle spasms in athletes include straining of a muscle, dehydration, trauma, and damage to nerves or to the spinal cord.
Increasing Appetite: Cannabis is a safe way to stimulate appetite. Powerlifters, MMA fighters, and other athletes with demanding eating regimens often find that cannabis encourages them to take in more calories than they might have otherwise. Cannabis increases the levels of two key hunger-regulating hormones, ghrelin and leptin, without significantly altering insulin levels.
Protection of Heart, Lung, and Brain: In several studies, CBD has been shown to decrease inflammation while offering protection for the heart, lungs, and brain during and after injury. In fact, the short-term neuroprotective effects of CBD in the brain continue to be researched for purposes of treating sports concussions.
