#146 - "CBD for Athletes: Efficacious or Risky Business?" with Professor Graeme Close

Episode 146 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "CBD for Athletes: Efficacious or Risky Business?" with Professor Graeme Close PhD (Liverpool John Moores University, UK).

Discussion Topics Include:

• What is Cannabidiol AKA "CBD"?
• Why is CBD of interest to athletes?
• The claims for CBD and the actual evidence
• Prevalence and rationale for use in sport such as professional rugby
• CBD and anti-doping risks
• Practical advice and warnings on usage of CBD

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Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:

• High Prevalence of Cannabidiol (CBD) Use Within 2 Male Professional Rugby Union and League 3 Players: A Quest for Pain Relief and Enhanced 4 Recovery - In press

Related Podcast Episodes:

•  #111 - "Paper to Podium: Translating Sports Nutrition Research" with Professor Graeme Close

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