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Study: topical CBD improves function in elite athletes
Findings showed ‘significant improvement in self-reported pain levels’ in former professional athletes with chronic pain.
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Cannabis may impair performance in female athletes – study
Regular cannabis use may affect anaerobic power and increase risk of heart disease.
Sport
How can medical cannabis help athletes with pain?
Exploring the controversial topic of cannabis in sport
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Athletes call for clarity over use of CBD in sport
UK’s sports governing bodies have been urged to conduct clinical trials in the effectiveness of CBD in sport
Sport
The CBD brand this Formula One coach recommends to his athletes
Performance coach Michael Italiano is always looking for ways to give his athletes that competitive edge
Sport
Can CBD ease athletes’ performance anxiety?
While physical fitness is obviously key to sporting success, the psychological element plays a huge part too. Many athletes and sportspeople suffer from performance anxiety, no matter how hard and […]
News
Four of the best CBD brands for athletes
While most consumers are careful about what they put in their bodies, sportspeople need to be more vigilant than most. As more and more athletes turn to cannabidiol for its […]
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The high impact athletes turning to CBD
Sponsored feature High impact sports like boxing and rugby take a huge toll on the body. Therefore, it’s not surprising that these players take a lot of supplements to support […]
Lifestyle
Why do athletes use CBD?
The use of CBD by athletes is increasing due to studies showing that it can benefit the human body. In 2018, the World Anti-Doping Agency allowed CBD to be used […]
Lifestyle
Is it safe for athletes to take CBD?
While many sports people are reporting its benefits in aiding recovery, others remain skeptical and reluctant to take the risk – so what is the official consensus on CBD? Rugby […]
Lifestyle
Five professional athletes who use CBD
Cannabis Health takes a look at some of the famous sporting faces who have publicly voiced their support for CBD. Several well-known sportsmen and women, from backgrounds as varied as […]
News
Five ways CBD can help athletes
Being an athlete is a full-time, whole-body job. From regular training to carefully-controlled diets, athletes’ bodies work like well-oiler machines. As well as diet, many sportspeople take advantage of the […]
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Exploring the power of CBD in elite athletes
A leading CBD manufacturer is leading the race in discovering the potential of the cannabinoid for sports performance and recovery. Global cannabis company, Brains Bioceutical is working with professional athletes […]
Insight
Can CBD help athletes on the road to recovery?
Cannabis Health delves into the latest research in the field of CBD and sports recovery. Unlike it’s cannabinoid ‘sister’ THC, cannabidiol CBD is no longer prohibited by the World Anti-Doping […]
Industry
Why athletes exercise caution when it comes to CBD
Increasing numbers of athletes are recognising the benefits of CBD, but many are still wary of false claims – a nature identical form could be the way forward, believes one […]
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What are the benefits of CBD for athletes?
Studies have found that CBD has a host of health and wellness benefits, including helping to manage pain and inflammation, stress levels and anxiety, regulating your sleeping pattern and digestion; all of […]
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How CBD products are helping athletes get back on track
A new CBD spray on the US market is aiding professional athletes in recovery. Among the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought upon many is the lack of access […]
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Boxer Derek Chisora Says Medical Cannabis Helps Combat Chronic Pain After 50 Fights
The former heavyweight boxing contender revealed he is using prescribed medical cannabis to manage chronic pain.
Science
Cannabinoids Could Treat Deadly Fungal Diseases, Finds Study
Two cannabis-derived compounds have shown remarkable effectiveness against fungal pathogens in laboratory tests, according to new research. In a study published in The Journal of Neglected Tropical Diseases (PLOS NTDs), researchers […]
Industry
UK CBD Startup HEMPE Secures NSF Certification
UK brand, HEMPE, has secured NSF certification for its CBD gel, giving it the green-light for use among professional athletes and military personnel. The Dorset-based brand was founded by former […]
Industry
Wimbledon tennis champ Pat Cash launches CBD range
Cash has described CBD as a ‘gamechanger’ for athletes living with chronic pain.
Health
Cannabis may boost ‘runner’s high’, but it’s no performance enhancer, says study
8 in 10 consumers report combining cannabis with exercise, saying it boosts motivation and eases pain.
Industry
Phytovista Laboratories Celebrates as a Natural CBD Supplement is Approved for Informed Choice Certification
Phytovista Laboratories, a leading provider of cannabinoid and medicinal product analytical testing services, proudly announces its instrumental role in helping a renowned CBD supplement client become the first product with […]