A study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research finds that topical administration of cannabidiol is tolerated well by elite athletes and has only minor adverse effects. Further trials are required to confirm the findings.
), with mixed results. Studies in unique populations such as elite athletes are even more sparse.
Due to the recent elimination of CBD from the list of prohibited substances by federations and international institutions of sports in 2018, the use of CBD among athletes is becoming more common, making this a particularly relevant population of study . It has been proposed that CBD could improve the efficiency of recovery during and after exercise in athletes, and athletes specifically desire to use topical CBD in order to limit systemic exposure, which is perceived to further increase safety.
Prior to the initiation of the research study, the athletes experienced chronic pain that had lasted a minimum of 3 months. This criterion was set because the International Classification of Diseases defines chronic pain as persistent or recurrent pain lasting longer than 3 months . As is routine practice with elite athletes, several treatment options were explored.
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