CBD in sports: How does it affect performance and recovery?

Athletes beware! Did you know that CBD is a legal substance according to the World Anti-Doping Agency? Get ahead of your competitors with cannabidiol. We'll tell you how it can work on muscle soreness, better sleep, and pre-competition anxiety. What experiences do the athletes themselves have with it?

The world of sports moves with the times. The cannabinoid CBD is already a legal substance according to the World Anti-Doping Agency, and this brings a revolution in the field of sports disciplines. Athletes can benefit from the effects of cannabidiol, which is commonly found in cannabis. Accelerate your body's regeneration and push your own limits. CBD will probably surprise you and become your secret triumph on the way to victory!

The promising potential of CBD for athletes

Cannabidiol (CBD) has been attracting a lot of interest in recent years. This non-psychotropic substance is referred to as a cannabinoid with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and neuroprotective properties. Although there is no study yet that would unequivocally confirm the effect of CBD on the sports performance of athletes, many are already successfully experimenting with it. Looking at the safety of this substance, it appears to be relatively harmless with minimal side effects.

Beware of unintentional doping: Will the THC in CBD products harm you?

However, there is still a risk of unintentional doping. CBD products may contain small amounts of THC or other cannabinoids. Athletes should therefore be very careful about the products they use. However, in legal cannabis products from verified distributors, the concentration of THC is so low that it has no psychoactive effects and is therefore not even detectable by drug tests. Ours CBD drops they contain only a trace amount of this prohibited cannabinoid, so even elite athletes do not need to be afraid to use them.

Interest in CBD oil among elite athletes is growing

CBD is not a toxic substance and, on the contrary, could offer interesting therapeutic benefits. Cannabidiol has become a hit among dietary supplements in recent years. It is gaining more and more popularity among athletes at all levels, mainly because it has disappeared from the banned substance list. It is therefore not surprising that interest in cannabidiol is growing enormously.

What else is behind its growing popularity? In the imaginary first place, we could put the ability of CBD to cooperate with the endocannabinoid system in the body. It plays a key role in vital functions: it positively affects the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, skeletal muscles, liver, immune system and gastrointestinal tract.

CBD for pain after sports performance

Athletes are certainly familiar with unpleasant muscle pain after training, a championship match or an injury. Because of this, they have to take a cocktail of nutritional supplements and drugs, which with long-term consumption can cause stomach problems, sleep disorders and kidney damage. So it's no wonder that athletes are looking for all kinds of alternatives to relieve pain, get rid of oxidative stress, prevent inflammation and regenerate the body. One such alternative is CBD, which is referred to as an anti-inflammatory substance.

Even in this direction, there is no comprehensive research that would investigate the possible benefit of this cannabinoid on muscle pain after sports. We do not even know the optimal dosage and the effects of long-term use on health. Likewise, researchers must map out any potential drug interactions. However, if we look at the reviews CBD oils from the users themselves, we find that in the vast majority of cases they are abnormally positive, which is good news for anyone who would decide to try it.

CBD drops for pre-competition stress and anxiety

Imagine the pressure when you stand on the starting line and your rivals are lining up next to you. Your heart pounds in your chest and stress hormones flood your body. Unfortunately, stress is also an inherent part of sports. However, excessive anxiety can be an obstacle to victory. CBD promises help in the fight against psychological tension, and thus also with a reduction in the level of stress hormones such as cortisol and the like.

Not only better sleep

What will we talk about; when you get a good night's sleep, you feel refreshed and in a great mood. Sleep is essential for regeneration, recovery and overall harmonization of the organism. Sleep problems lead to fatigue and impaired performance. The solution for athletes can be products containing CBD, which can significantly improve the quality of a night's rest.

What experiences do the athletes themselves have?

Although there is a lack of exact data on what dose to take, more and more athletes are reaching for cannabidiol as a dietary supplement. Based on their experience, we find that cannabidiol improves sleep, effectively recovers the body after sports and regulates mood swings.

Whether it's about CBD oil, food or drink, cannabidiol opens the door for athletes to perform at their best and be mentally well. Have trainers, athletes, doctors and therapists found in cannabidiol the key to solving pain, sleep problems and anxiety? Further research and studies need to be done to definitively confirm these effects. Time will show.

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Sourceis:

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10556669/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8369499/
• https://www.gssiweb.org/sports-science-exchange/article/cannabidiol-(cbd)-and-the-athlete-claims-evidence-prevalence-and-safety-concerns

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