Thursday, April 18, 2019

CBD and Exercise: Risks and Benefits



Athletes put a lot of stress on their bodies in positive and negative effect. Training stress stimulates adaptation and increases the performance, but physical trauma and prolonged wear and tear leads to pain and injuries. Current methods of pain management are effective, but they are also killing people. As per the search of improved sports recovery and safer pain relief, many people are asking about cannabidiol or CBD for athletes.

Chronic use of over-the-counter pain relievers poses greater health risk than previously known, and during an epidemic of opioid addiction and overdoses that kill tens of thousands of Americans annually. In such case, athletes are rightly curious about and eager for cannabidiols’ (CBD) promises of pain relief and reduced inflammation without the risks associated with NSAIDs or opioids.

CBD Basics

Cnnabinoids already exist in your body. Scientists have identified what they call the endocannibinoid system (ECS) that modulates the activity of neurons. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a phytocannabinoid which is found naturally in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, which is also found in cannabis, CBD is not psychoactive.

6 Benefits of CBD for Athletes
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Pain relief
  • Boost your energy
  • Improve Sleep Quality
  • Settle your gut and reduce nausea

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