 take CBD they could risk disqualification. The studies concerning CBD and sport are limited, but the work done so far does suggest a positive correlation. All thanks to CBD interacting with ECS, the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD and vital antioxidants can be beneficial for pain management, stress relief, and sleep.
On to Tokyo!
In 2017, the WADA removed CBD from their list of banned substances. What has this meant for CBD and sport so far? The Tokyo Olympics will be the first to allow athletes to compete and take CBD. This is a development that many athletes have embraced. Megan Rapinoe, a sports icon, has openly discussed that she uses CBD.
The biggest obstacle that CBD in sports faces now is making sure that athletes can get CBD from a reputable, reliable source. In the UK, some CBD brands have been known to contain less CBD than disclosed on their labels, and others contain more THC than the legal limit. This is something that is changing with new regulations having just come into effect in April. The future looks bright for CBD in sport!
As athletes worldwide add CBD to their packing list for Tokyo, we have to wonder what this might mean for CBD and sport in the long term. For amateur athletes on the fence about whether or not to add CBD to their gym bag, the Tokyo Olympics could help them make up their minds once and for all. At Voyager, we wish all the athletes the best!
Want an Olympian attitude? Try CBD for sports
The best thing about using CBD to help you feel great after exercise is that it’s so versatile. If you struggle with sore, strained muscles and want to target specific areas, then we can think of no better solution than Voyager Rosemary and Mint Muscle Salve. It penetrates the affected area and provides localised, targeted relief.
If you find yourself aching all over, we suggest Voyager Life Bath Blocks. In two divine fragrance combinations, our bath blocks fizz away in warm water so you can sit back and relax, letting your mind drift as the CBD helps your muscles relax.
Maybe you want CBD to help you with sport, but you’re also looking to boost your overall wellness? CBD oils come in a variety of strengths and are taken orally. Adding CBD to your daily routine can potentially help with a number of things, it can boost mental health, aid with sleep, and ease pain. CBD oil can help you live up to your best on and off the pitch, course, court, in and out of the pool, when you’re active and when you’re chilling. Plus, at Voyager we have three flavours to choose from to help you make your CBD experience unique to you.
CBD and sport may have a history of bans and misunderstandings, but we can’t wait to see what the athletes at Tokyo this summer make of it!