Welcome to Series 2, Episode 1 of The Sports Performance Show

In this episode I discuss cannabinoid use in sport with leading physician and expert in this field Dr Benjamin Caplan

Benjamin is CEO and Chief Medical Officer of The C.E.D Clinic in Boston, Massachusetts

We discuss

·      Cannabinoid 101 – the origins and emergence of cannabinoids and their potential uses

·      The political agenda which has thwarted cannabinoid research and usage to date

·      How other compounds can activate and moderate effects of CBD to gain enhanced outcomes

·      Why having a batch test certificate is no guarantee of passing anti-doping testing if you are using CBD!

·      How a lack of understanding drives the myopic viewpoint that THC is the ‘bad guy’ !

·      Is the current anti-doping system relating to the cannabinoid family fit for purpose?

·      Interesting findings from recent research by LJMU which looks at CBD use in professional rugby

·      The effects of cannabinoids on sleep, recovery, pain and inflammation

·      Dosage, delivery systems and response – Which type and how much should I take ?

·      And we finish with a Q&A from listeners on various aspects of CBD use in sport

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