CANNEXOL and CBD in Sports

Why use CBD in sports?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), lack of physical activity is, alongside social isolation and stress, one of the three fundamental disease factors. To maintain health, it is beneficial to provide the body, its musculoskeletal system, organs, immune system, and psyche with sufficient reserves. Sport and physical activity play a key role in this, improving fitness and thus the body's resilience on multiple levels. Many people often suffer from pain due to chronic illnesses, mostly joint inflammations, wear and tear, or rheumatism. This group, in particular, struggles even more with lack of physical activity and its consequences.

Both amateur and professional athletes strive for continuous improvement of fitness and need sufficient muscle regeneration and relaxation phases. Injuries and strain reactions such as muscle soreness are often part of athletes' daily lives. Competition situations demand not only physical performance but also mental stability and assertiveness. Good and sufficient sleep and good management of nervousness are important elements. 

Exercise training is not only good for the body and increases performance, but also creates social connections and serves to maintain good social interaction. Many people know the positive mood that arises during team sports. Athletes of a team or a group of friends feel safer and more comfortable as a result.

cannhelp aims to motivate people to be more active and to support them in their sporting activities. Due to the facts listed above, we have decided to actively promote this area. 

The hemp plant offers an ideal repertoire of ingredients that are already used in approved medications on the market with antispasmodic and pain-relieving effects. We have developed a special product for all athletically active people, as well as for those who are not yet active and need motivation. Thanks to targeted research and development work, we have created a product that meets all the requirements of this complex target group. The aroma oil CANNEXOL Sports contains a special combination of natural ingredients from the hemp plant. The base is high-quality organic hemp seed oil from Styria with an ideal fatty acid profile. It contains, in addition to Omega-3, Omega-6, and linolenic acid, natural vitamin E. The oil is mixed with a specially purified hemp extract that complies with all important legal regulations and contains no THC. The National Anti-Doping Agency Austria (NADA) has explicitly removed CBD from the cannabinoids banned in competition. Therefore, this product is also suitable for all competitive athletes. In addition to the hemp extract, the oil contains β-caryophyllene, a terpene that gives the aroma oil its characteristic scent. β-Caryophyllene can interact with the body's own endocannabinoid system (ECS) similarly to CBD and help the body promote regenerative processes.

How does CBD affect the body of athletes?

CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive compound of the hemp plant that interacts with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) of the body interacts. This system regulates a variety of biological processes, including:

• pain perception
• inflammatory reactions
• sleep rhythm
• stress management

During physical exertion, the body often enters states of increased tension, stress, or inflammation. Here, CBD can intervene: it modulates the body's balance (homeostasis) via the CB1 and CB2 receptors and thus promotes well-being – without the intoxicating effect of THC.

Can CBD help with muscle soreness and recovery?

Yes. studies and reports show that CBD specifically supports regeneration after physical exertion can help. After intense workouts, often micro-injuries in muscle tissuethat lead to pain and inflammation – known as muscle soreness.

CBD acts:

• anti-inflammatory
• pain-relieving
• muscle-relaxing

CANNEXOL offers, for example, a specially developed CBD Sports Oil, that is suitable for the regeneration phase after training. In combination with massages or physiotherapeutic treatments, CBD can be applied topically or taken orally – depending on the desired depth of effect.

Does CBD improve athletic performance?

Directly no – indirectly yes. CBD is not a doping agent and does not directly increase physical performance. However, the supportive effects on regeneration, sleep quality, and stress management are of enormous importance for overall performance. Especially during training phases with:

• high stress levels
• sleep deficit
• mental pressure

… CBD can help, more rested, focused, and stable to integrate into everyday sports. Studies also show that CBD improves subjective sleep quality – a central factor for performance and muscle building.

Is CBD lawful and permitted in competitive sports?

Yes – with restrictions. CBD was in 2018 by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) removed from the list of banned substances. This means the use is basically allowed for professional and recreational athletes.

Important:
CBD products may no THC contained, as THC is still considered a banned substance and can lead to a positive test result in doping controls. CANNEXOL offers certified products with guaranteed THC freedom, which is essential especially for competitive athletes.

Which CBD products are especially suitable for athletes?

The choice of the right product depends on the goal and application:

Especially the CANNEXOL SPORT CBD oil is popular among athletes because it is specifically tailored to recovery and muscle relaxation – in pharmaceutical quality, vegan, and free from additives.

CANNEXOL CBD as a natural companion for sport and recovery

CBD is not a miracle cure – but a an effective helper in everyday sports. Those who value natural regeneration, better sleep, stress reduction, and muscle relaxation will find in CANNEXOL CBD products a reputable and safe option. The important thing is to choose a high-quality, THC-free preparation from certified production. Whether before training for mental focus or afterwards for regeneration – CBD can be a stabilizing factor in an active lifestyle.

cannhelp and youth sports support

Cannhelp is also active in promoting and supporting events in the field of sports and lifestyle. In particular, we contribute to youth sports, because in predominantly digital times due to, for example, social media and the Corona crisis, it is important to motivate our future generations to be more active. Many young people start sports because they are inspired by top athletes. That is why it is also important for us to support events that bring national sports talents into direct contact with their idols.