While CBD, or cannabidiol, recently became legal through the 2018 Farm Bill, the benefits of using CBD have been studied for a long time. While long thought to provide certain types of relief in childhood epilepsy, we are learning that CBD is helpful as a pain and stress reliever. Recently scientists have a new study that is linking CBD to being a performance-enhancer for athletes (Study found in Sports Medicine).
When it comes to wellness, both CBD and closely related THC have proven and beneficial effects. Due to psychoactive effects, only TCH is prohibited for athletes by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). CBD, with a therapeutic impact, is able to be used as desired. In the study, researches came to the conclusion that “CBD may exert a number of physiological, biochemical, and psychological effects with the potential to benefit athletes.”
With CBD legal and available in almost every state, CBD companies are producing the supplement in a variety of different products making it easy for athletes to get what they need. Many will choose an oral supplement for anxiety relief and pain or they may opt to target an area specifically with a topical lotion. You might be alleviating a sore joint or back pain, but there are options to help you naturally curb the pain.
While still in research, CBD has been associated with other positive effects for everyone, including non-athletes. These include increasing sleep quality, easing anxiety and reducing stress as well as assisting digestive discomfort.
With more research happening, researchers and consumers continue to learn and understand how CBD can impact their lives better. When digging into the studies of CBD conducted on both the athlete and non-athlete, researchers concluded “Preclinical studies have observed robust anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and analgesic effects of CBD in animal models.”
When training and performing, an athlete’s mind and body goes through a great deal of stress. By utilizing the benefits of CBD, they can help preserve both their physical and mental health while performing their sport. That’s why so many athletes are turning to CBD for physiological, biochemical and psychological advantages.
While early research shows great results and benefits to the athlete, it is important to remember that more research is still needed. It is also important to note that not every person will benefit equally from any supplement, CBD included. What we are able to take from this is a great deal of hope and possibility.
To learn more about how CBD can help you as an athlete or in your everyday health stop into Elemental CBD at 1002 Jackson Blvd or shop online today!
Elemental is committed to providing the healing benefits of CBD to the Rapid City community and surrounding areas.
