What causes the use of plant cannabidiol by athletes

The widespread presence in the diets of professional athletes of "green mass" Uso 31 (YUSO 31) - a variety of Ukrainian selection attracts attention. Even more significant is the fact that it was on the basis of this variety that the new varieties of technical hemp of therapeutic orientation with a high content of drug-free cannabinoids, in particular cannabidiol, were bred.

Drug-free cannabinoids of plant origin, primarily cannabidiol, have recently been more and more often used by professional athletes, the military, as well as people leading an active lifestyle. In economically developed countries, herbal cannabidiol can be obtained in the form of pharmacological preparations, biologically active or food additives, or as part of skin care products. Its effect on the body extends to several parts of the body, including the nervous, cardiovascular, digestive, and musculoskeletal (musculoskeletal) systems.

In civilized countries, leaves and inflorescences of technical hemp, entered in the registers of plant varieties, are not subject to control by the state. That is why the “green mass” of low-narcotic hemp Carmagnola, CS, Delta-Llosa, Delta-405, Dioïca 88, Fedora 17, Fedora 19, Fedrina 74, Felina 32, Felina 34, Ferimon, Fibranova, Fibrimon 56, Fibror 79, Futura, Futura 75, Epsilon 68, Santhica 23, Santhica 27, Uso 31 and Santhica 70 are commonly used as a tasty and healthy herbal ingredient added by athletes to the diet (salads, juices, smoothies, seasonings, etc.).

Considering the agiotage that has been observed recently in this field of “sports cuisine”, we will try to understand the mechanisms of beneficial effects on the body of plant cannabidiol athletes.

Improved stamina

One of the main benefits of plant cannabidiol (CBD or CBD) is its action as a pain inhibitor. Cannabidiol interacts with TRPV1 receptors, which are activators of pain perception. Getting into the body before training, CBD increases endurance to pain, especially in muscles. This action significantly reduces pain associated with inflammation of microtraumas received during the training process.

Improving breathing rhythm

A study conducted in 2009 showed that TRPV1 receptors are also involved in reducing the bronchi, causing breathing difficulties or an increase in its frequency and hyperventilation. Interacting with the above receptors, plant cannabidiol promotes better regulation of respiration during intense or prolonged training.

Reduced stress and improved concentration

Vegetable CBD also interacts with the 5-HT1A receptor, and its use in the medical field is common for treating anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or depression. For athletes, it can be taken before training or a few days before the competition to reduce stress and improve concentration.

Recovery optimization

Vegetable cannabidiol helps in restoring and building muscle after exercise. In this sense, it can be taken orally or applied locally to the most stressed muscles during workouts or sports events held. The same applies to tendons and joints, which may be subject to inflammation due to excessive efforts made by professional athletes. Cannabidiol is also involved in improving the sleep cycle and contributes to its deeper flow, which is an essential factor for ensuring optimal recovery of the entire body, including muscles, after intense periods of exercise.

Commentary of the Association "Ukrainian technical hemp"

The widespread presence in the diets of professional athletes of "green mass" Uso 31 (YUSO 31) - a variety of Ukrainian selection attracts attention. Even more significant is the fact that it was on the basis of this variety that the new varieties of technical hemp of therapeutic orientation with a high content of drug-free cannabinoids, in particular cannabidiol, were bred. It is a shame to realize that the achievements of foreign athletes, including those based on diets, which are based on the leaves and inflorescences of YUSO 31, and having better vegetable ingredients of Ukrainian breeding at the disposal, national athletes can still use them from outside our country. The focus is that the use of leaves and inflorescences of technical hemp on the territory of Ukraine is not regulated by current legislation, therefore the use of this raw material even as a tasty and healthy food product is fraught with communication with law enforcement officials.