We hear a lot about the subject lately, especially for its great potential to treat different pathologies, in addition to being a powerful analgesic and muscle relaxant. But what is really cannabidiol or CBD as it is commonly called?
Unlike THC, Cannabidiol is a phytocannabinoid (phyto = derived from plants) and lacks psychoactive properties such as the ability to produce euphoria, is not harmful to health or addictive and so the Committee of Experts Drug addiction of the World Health Organization, where as a second point is recognized without having identified any public concern about the use of CBD or accidents related to this substance.
Although the use of CBD is not currently approved by the Spanish health authorities, it is estimated that approximately more than 100,000
patients with various recurrent diseases or pathologies to therapeutic cannabidiol in Spain.
The many benefits of CBD for health, skin and fitness.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of more than 60 cannabinoids that can be extracted from cannabis. It has components nutritious and medicinal as stated by the WHO, also ensuring that it cannot be considered a dangerous lift, in addition to having a high therapeutic potential.
It provides the cannabis plant sativa L and, among other things, contains a large amount of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids (omega 3 and 6). Its efficiency is in the cannabinoid receptors that interact with our endocannabinoid system that we have both in the brain and in the nervous, digestive, immune system, and also in the skin, allowing the action of CBD through its efficient absorption.
The scientific community continues to recognize the numerous anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, as well as has come to study the anticonvulsant properties in patients suffering from epilepsy. But CBD not only acts on the inside, but also on the outside in its topical use, as it provides hydration and relief in sensitive, atopic skin, with acne, eczema or conditions such as psoriasis.
In 2007, the universities of Nottingham and Reading in the UK, led a research that concluded with the demonstration of the effect produced by cannabinoid compounds as inhibitors of the proliferation of keratinocytes, cells predominant in the epidermis, resulting in that it may be a potential therapy in the fight against psoriasis. The use of CBD oil relieves the itching that causes this disease, as well as helps decrease inflammation in the skin, which is a considerable improvement in the quality of life of patients with this condition.
It is also used as a potent medicine in relieving muscle and joint ailments, and has been shown to be a great other in relieving people suffering from diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
The United States Department of Health and Human Services allowed in 2003 for a patient to be treated with CBD to relieve inflammatory and neurodegenerative disorders. The FDA, the mayor’s body regulating, evaluating and approving products for medical use including drugs, medical devices, food, cosmetics, and many other health-related products, intested the use of CBD in tests to help children suffering from a very uncommon form of epilepsy.
It should be noted that CBD, not only limits its action to physical or topical use, but also significantly affects energy, attention and mental clarity. The essential amino acids and fatty acids (omegas 3 and 6) that CBD contains, are vital because our body does not produce them. These are mood regulators and improve sleep, provide lucidity, prevent fatigue and muscle loss. In turn, CBD contains vitamins A, E, C, B1, B2 and B3, and various minerals such as Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Manganese, Phosphorus and Iron, indicated to improve fire, energy and l ‘attention.
Properties of CBD
• Anti-inflammatory
• Pain reliever
• Antioxidant
• Anxiolytic
• Anticonvulsant
• Neuroprotective
• Anti-nausea and antiemetics
Benefits of CBD
Studies show the effectiveness of CBD in treating various diseases, some of them chronic, such as:
• Autoimmune diseases (inflammation, arthritis, osteoarthritis).
• Diabetes, obesity.
• Neurological diseases how Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, Epilepsy, Hungington’s Disease, Tourette’s Syndrome.
• Psychological disorders related to anxiety, depression, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder.
• Inflammatory diseases of the intestine (Crohns, colitis).
• Skin afflictions such as acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and eczema.
• Migraine, headache.
CBD and sport
Every day, they are more professional and elite athletes who join the use of CBD or Cannabidiol, defending the benefits they bring to their performance, and that it is time to consider their owners therapeutic properties as a safe alternative to opiates.
Athletes from different disciplines have been the first to use Cannabidiol, and there are studies showing that many athletes from disciplines such as surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding or he ski, I use it to improve your performance. Aritz Aranburu, the famous Spanish professional surfer, is one of them since he discovered it more than 7 years ago in a championship in Hawaii, Aranburu has found in the CBD a other potential for pain and physical equipment.
“Like most people, when they tell you that CBD comes from Cannabis, they see the typical prejudices in your mind. However, he later discovers that it is a substance with great medicinal power, safe, highly effective and does not create addiction. Surfing has a lot of physical wear and tear, there is no longer just the muscular effort you can make, but it has certain risks and you can always score a goal. After a workout, CBD helps me relax my body and mind. The more consistent it is, the more you feel its effectiveness. Especially the news when they wake up the next day and on how decreases pain. That’s why I always try to have it in my daily routine “, explains Aritz Aranburu.
Another great athlete who has also joined the use of CBD as a treatment for injuries and better performance is the snowboarder María Hidalgo. The athlete discovered CBD two years ago through other teammates at international snow championships and, for just over a year, what she has introduced as a daily treatment to improve her performance and recover quickly. .
“Even though I already knew about CBD and its benefits, it wasn’t used until this year. In snowboarding, the springs can suffer a lot, not only from muscle overload, but also from goals or falls that can cause jumps. Use CBD daily to stay fit and able to train the next day, and the result is immediate. In my sector it is already well known the use of CBD, but I recommend it to any type of athlete. I am sure that next year will give a lot to talk about in Europe, as there are more and more interests and professionals who are encouraged to try both to train and to compete “,
Thanks to the lifting of the veto of the World Doping Agency (WADA) on the CBD in 2018 has opened up a great opportunity in this sector. And to show a button, in 2021 the properties of CBD were very present in the next Olympic Games in Tokyo 2021, athletes will be able to benefit from the properties of cannabinoid to train as it has been scientifically proven its important value therapeutic in physical well-being.