
A Guide to CBD For Athletes
Both former and current professional athletes in many sports including Lamar Odom, Megan Rapinoe, and Rob Gronkowski, among others have endorsed the use of cannabidiol, which is commonly referred to as CBD. CBD is just 1 of the over 100 different cannabinoids that are naturally-occurring in the cannabis plant. While research on CBD might be limited, it shows promise in treating several conditions associated with athletic competition, such as muscle soreness, inflammation, and joint pain. CBD has many of the same potential benefits of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but without its psychoactive effects. Based on what we currently know, here are some of the reasons why athletes throughout the sporting world are getting into CBD and some of the things you should know about it. Non-Psychoactive Pain Treatment According to the available…