Athletes and CBD, is it possible?

Cannabidiol, also called CBD, has been known to have beneficial properties for decades now. But, as it is derived from cannabis, its use has been hindered by its wrongful association with the psychoactive properties of other cannabinoids like THC. But times are changing, and official bodies like the EU and WADA now accept CBD as a legitimate therapy for a whole range of ailments.

The cannabis plant has more than one hundred cannabinoids and science has focused on naming each one of them. However, there are two that steal the limelight due to their antagonistic effects, namely CBD or Cannabidiol and Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC.

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While Benefits Well Known, Many Still Confuse It With THC

Those looking to buy legal CBD cannabis in Spain know that it is possible thanks to the benefits of CBD, a cannabinoid whose therapeutic level has been described by science as one of the most complete in history, despite the fact that it is derived from the cannabis plant.

It is no secret that THC has been responsible for censuring the cannabis plant in several countries around the world, as it is seen by some as a harmful substance for health owing to its psychoactive reaction in the individual after its consumption.

However, although the outlook did not look good for cannabis, since the arrival of CBD the situation has changed. It is a natural cannabinoid with unique therapeutic properties, but without the psychoactive effect of THC. This is the most convincing evidence to take advantage of its benefits.

CBD is respected

The trajectory of CBD is not a matter of a day or a week. Years have passed since its discovery in 1940, and several clinical trials and scientific efforts have counted on the presence of CBD as the main protagonist to reveal its behavior in the organism.

For some, it is still not clear and the evidence is insufficient, but for many the results show that its performance is convincing when it comes to health benefits. This action has brought favorable consequences for its reputation, along with the fact that the world’s major organizations support CBD. In this sense, the World Health Organization argues that it is a substance that is not harmful to health and that its use does not pose a risk of addiction.

In addition, the World Anti-Doping Agency has updated its list of prohibited substances and CBD does not appear, and the European Union established that products with high CBD content and low THC levels (less than 0.2%) can be marketed without penalty throughout its member countries. These actions were liberating for CBD; without a doubt, having the backing of the major players gave it the respect it was seeking in today’s society and, consequently, improved the vision of the cannabis plant.

Why is CBD present in sports?

The recognition that CBD has earned gives it an important position in the sports scene. It is no secret that, for years, sportsmen and athletes have been in the spotlight to avoid contact with the world of illicit substances that can put their health at risk and create addiction problems. However, since CBD enjoys legal backing, the situation is different and it has become one of the best natural allies to counteract different ailments that can arise during sports performance thanks to its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, anti-stress, anxiolytic, and more.

Many athletes are prone to suffer sports injuries of greater or lesser intensity during training or sporting events. This is where CBD can be included as an adjuvant treatment in pain therapies thanks to its powerful analgesic and anti-inflammatory capabilities that derive from the interaction with the receptors that control the perception of pain, reducing the intensity of the condition. Its use in pain conditions has had a very good acceptance since there is evidence that CBD does not produce any type of addiction, unlike traditional painkillers. This effect is very feared by sports medicine, especially in those athletes with serious injuries that require very strong painkilling drugs whose prolonged use could incite abuse and create addiction.

As if that were not enough, CBD is one of the best supplements to combat stress and anxiety that athletes face every day, even improving sleep habits by combating insomnia. CBD is able to reduce stress peaks by promoting a state of tranquility and relaxation that does not interfere with the psyche of athletes, this is one of the most valuable advantages, as it does not interrupt decision making and improves reasoning. In addition, by enjoying a day free of stress and anxiety, it is easier to sleep and have quality sleep, which is essential to replenish energy and maintain physical and mental balance. Getting excellent CBD products is vital to get the most out of its attributes, that is why Justbob stands as the leading store in the European market thanks to the high-quality standards that characterize its wide line of products, all of them under compliance of legal regulations.

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Anne Kings

Anne Kings is a reporter for the financial sector, often tackling Wall Street and shareholders' interests. She also covers the intersection of media and technology, and delves into interesting topics on entertainment. Sometimes she also writes about the cannabis industry, in particular CBD and hemp. She is currently based in New York.