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We know that CBD has helped with conditions such as epilepsy, PTSD, depression, anxiety, pain, inflammation and more. If you are a gym goer then you’d have heard of or had DOMS. DOMS, or delayed onset muscle soreness, is a pain. Not only does it hurt going down the stairs it also prevents you from getting back in the gym as soon as you’d like. We answer the question, can you use CBD for muscle recovery?
What is CBD?
CBD, or Cannabidiol, comes from the cannabis plant. It is extracted from the plant and contains none of very little THC and is therefore legal. THC is present in cannabis and is the psychoactive part of the plant which makes it illegal. CBD has become more mainstream recently, however, it has been used for thousands of years as alternative medicine. You can vape it, eat it, bath in CBD products and use tincture drops on your tongue.
Can you use CBD for muscle recovery?
A workout puts your joints and muscles under stress, resulting in soreness a few days later. CBD helps with pain and inflammation, which is what DOMS is. It also works for joint pain, which can be felt after a strenuous workout.
Here’s some science on how it works:
Humans have an endocannabinoid system which contains 2 types of receptor, CB1 and CB2. CBD is found to impact the CB2 receptors which are mainly found in the central nervous system. This effect on the CB2 receptors helps to regulate pain as well as inflammation.
How to add CBD to your post-workout routine?
You can take CBD a number of different ways. However, there is a specially designed CBD protein powder. Taking your CBD alongside your protein means that you are aiding your bodies muscle recovery as well as managing pain.
Protein is the building blocks of muscle. As a regular gym user or a dieter, it is important to get enough in your diet to help keep you fuller for longer as well as fueling and repairing your muscles. Simply mix up your protein powder with water or milk post workout for a quick and easy shake.
Using a protein powder containing CBD such as Applied Nutrition CBD Protein Powder will ensure that you get your CBD as well as your protein fix. As a combination, this could well be magic. The faster your muscles repair and the less sore you feel the sooner you can get back in the gym!