More and more famous athletes are starting to speak up about their use of CBD. What is CBD? Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, CBD does not make you feel “high.” Many athletes use it to help with everything from pain relief to injury recovery to anxiety and insomnia. Here is a list of some famous athletes who are using CBD.
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson is a retired professional boxer who is considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. In an interview with Hotboxing with Mike Tyson, he spoke about how he uses CBD for his anxiety and insomnia. He said that it has helped him immensely and that he now sleeps like a baby.
There are many different forms of CBD products on the market today. CBD in oils, tinctures, capsules, edibles, topicals, and more. If you want to take CBD capsules, go for the best brands. It’s crucial to be accurate with the dosage to get the best results.
Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz is a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter who has competed in the UFC. He is also a well-known cannabis user and advocates for its legalization. In an interview with Men’s Fitness, Diaz spoke about using CBD to help with his training. He said that CBD has a lot of benefits, including the recovery process after an inflammation.
Riley Cote
Riley Cote is a retired professional hockey player who played for the Philadelphia Flyers. In an interview with CBS News, he spoke about how he started using CBD after he retired from hockey. He confirmed that these products assist with chronic pain and improve his quality of life.
Rob Gronkowski
The retired professional football player played for the New England Patriots. He is now an ambassador for the CBD company, Abacus Health Products. Gronkowski spoke about how CBD has helped him with pain relief in an interview with CBS News. The footballer said he has been using it for a while now, and it’s worked, especially when it comes to recovery. She continued that she hardly takes as many painkillers as in the past.
Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe is a professional soccer player who has played for the US Women’s National Team and the Seattle Reign FC. In an interview with The Guardian, Rapinoe spoke about how she started using CBD to help her recovery from training. She sees it as a good idea to put it in the coffee every morning. It’s anti-inflammatory, so it helps with the swelling and the pain. The player finds it an appropriate remedy for joints when they are aching.
He is a professional soccer player who has played for the US Women’s National Team and the Orlando Pride. In an interview with Health.com, Morgan spoke about her use of CBD for post-training recovery. She uses it in conjunction with ice and Epsom salt baths. It helps with the aches and pains that come from training hard.
CBD is becoming increasingly popular amongst athletes for its various benefits. CBD may be worth trying if you are looking for an all-natural way to help with pain relief, injury recovery, or anxiety. Be sure to do your research and talk to a doctor before starting any new supplement.
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