THE BENEFITS OF CBD OIL FOR ATHLETES – A REVOLUTIONARY, EFFICIENT AND ORGANIC METHOD TO BOOST RECOVERY, ENDURANCE AND NUTRITION

With the rise in popularity of CBD oil and its many therapeutic effects, its no surprise there are numerous articles detailing CBD oil benefits. What most of them don’t mention is that CBD can also be used as a natural performance-enhancing supplement by athletes.

Even though CBD is extracted from cannabis plants, if your CBD oil is hemp-based, you don’t have to worry about THC showing up on a drug test. Hemp-based CBD oil has zero to trace amounts of THC. However, that’s a small and rather unimportant detail in the broader picture. Let’s go through some of the actual benefits of using CBD as an athlete.

 

 

PAIN RELIEF AND RECOVERY

With games and regular workouts, athletes’ bodies endure a significant amount of wear and tear and muscle soreness is common. Research has provided evidence that CBD, through its effect on the endocannabinoid system, works to reduce inflammation, which in turn helps with pain management. Recovery times have also been shown to have shortened for those who took CBD as a supplement.

PERFORMANCE BOOST

CBD is also known to have an effect on stress levels by acting on the brain’s CB1 and CB2 receptors. Through this physiological interaction, CBD is used to help with anxiety, which in turn can help improve performance during a game. Considering that CBD is being used in the treatment of conditions such as PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder, it can also be used by athletes to manage stress levels while they’re on the road.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

Diet is a sacred element to an athlete’s performance during a game and the longevity and durability of their career. CBD aids in releasing the body’s natural hormones that maintain homeostasis. This will ensure that your body’s physiological systems are balanced and your metabolism is operating at an optimum level. CBD also provides a range of nutrients that help with building strength and speed.

First and foremost, with hemp plants containing all 20 amino acids, full-spectrum hemp-based CBD oil (which uses every part of the plant) is a great source of protein. CBD also provides both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Not only do these boost your body’s immune system, but they’re also great for your heart and maintaining blood pressure.

Additionally, CBD also has Vitamin B6, B12, riboflavin, niacin, thiamine and iron. With Vitamin C and Vitamin E, CBD oil also acts as a great anti-oxidant. By eliminating the toxins in your body, your performance and metabolism will also stay at optimum levels.

SPOILED FOR CHOICE

Even though CBD is most commonly found in the form of oil or tinctures, there’s a whole range of CBD products that you can try according to your taste. In addition to powder and pill form, there’s also edibles (some delicious ones too) and topical creams. Using a topical cream could be best for muscle soreness, as it penetrates the skin to affect the muscles faster, and, as an added benefit, also prevents acne and improves skin.

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