July 2020 PMID 32632671

Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research.

Danielle McCartney, Melissa J Benson, Ben Desbrow, Christopher Irwin, Anastasia Suraev, Iain S McGregor

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Peak: 35 in Jul 2020
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What people are saying

The discussions highlight a range of perspectives on CBD's role in sports, with posts pointing out its potential anti-inflammatory properties and the need for further research. For instance, one discussion mentions, 'There aren’t any RCT done with the athletic population,' signaling a call for deeper investigation. The tone reflects both excitement about the possibilities and a realistic acknowledgment of the research gap, which informs the overall positive sentiment about the publication's relevance.

AgreementModerate agreement

The discussions generally support the findings of the publication, indicating a positive reception of CBD's potential benefits.

InterestHigh interest

There is a notable curiosity among participants, as many express eagerness to learn more about CBD's effects on sports performance.

EngagementModerate engagement

While many users engage with the topic, most posts reference existing literature rather than delving into personal experiences or detailed analyses.

ImpactHigh impact

Participants perceive that the publication could significantly influence future research in sports and cannabinoid use.

Abstract in brief

  • CBD (Cannabidiol) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid from cannabis that has gained attention for its potential benefits in sports, particularly as it is not banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
  • The review highlights CBD's possible anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and analgesic effects, as well as its preliminary ability to help with anxiety and sleep, but acknowledges that direct research on CBD's impact on sports performance is limited.
  • Future research should focus on confirming these effects, exploring CBD's role in gastrointestinal health, healing injuries, and its impacts on metabolism and cardiovascular function.

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Iain McGregor
@iainsmcgregor · X

Can CBD improve your tennis, golf or running performance? Our narrative review paper on CBD and Sports Performance is out! Great work Danielle McCartney and co-authors @Lambert_Usyd @irwin_cg @bendesbrow @AnastasiaSuraev Free download at https://t.co/zsREabTl1L https://t.co/neHk8XIG1z

Jul 7, 2020 · 31 likes · 14 shares · 1,441 followers View post →
Lambert Initiative
@Lambert_Usyd · X

Congratulations to @DuckyMcCartney & Dr Tom Arkell for winning the Lambert Initiative's Publications Prizes for 2020. Winning publications: CBD for sport: https://t.co/poNe1J3vjL Effects of THC & CBD on driving: https://t.co/3KX7bmUJHM https://t.co/IOFP9VH1xw

Jan 18, 2021 · 30 likes · 5 shares · 2,687 followers View post →
Wee Lun Foo
@weelunfoo · X

McCartney et al. (2020) Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research @SportsMedicineJ @Lambert_Usyd @irwin_cg @bendesbrow @AnastasiaSuraev @iainsmcgregor Link: https://t.co/yfGkOXDBvC #CBD #performance https://t.co/t0BS1QoQ76

Jul 13, 2020 · 28 likes · 11 shares · 812 followers View post →
Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
@BSinger10 · X

Open Access: Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research https://t.co/wUDeBjNzo0

Jul 22, 2023 · 19 likes · 2 shares · 2,819 followers View post →
Yooma Lifestyle
@YoomaLifestyle · X

A 2020 review published in @SportsMedicineJ found that #CBD may be able to help alleviate inflammatory pain associated with tissue damage. #cbdnews #weedstocks https://t.co/lZiQNuLxUu https://t.co/Ng5SnJvgSZ

Jun 20, 2021 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 193 followers View post →
David Gómez
@Davidgomct · X

El CBD (cannabinoide) investigado para dolores musculares, mejora del sueño, regeneración muscular (modelos animales). La WADA la retiró de su lista de sustancias prohibidas para el deporte en el 2018. https://t.co/6RtLciO12Y https://t.co/7HyKq2iQHw

Jan 21, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 5,149 followers View post →

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TheTonTHC
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@TheTonTHC · X

Why timing your munchies matters for weight loss https://t.co/MkqnGAYBB5 #Cannabis #Weed #Marijuana #CBD #CannabisCommunity #WeedCommunity #Stoner #CannaCulture #Ganja

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@TheTonTHC · X

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@TheTonTHC · X

The cannabinoid that makes you lose weight, and you've never heard of it! https://t.co/IR7gX0L2BQ #Cannabis #Weed #Marijuana #CBD #CannabisCommunity #WeedCommunity #Stoner #CannaCulture #Ganja

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@TheTonTHC · X

Which cannabinoid can help you lose weight? https://t.co/xmOm8OWspf #Cannabis #Weed #Marijuana #CBD #CannabisCommunity #WeedCommunity #Stoner #CannaCulture #Ganja

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Seth Don't Call Me Doctor
@SethOregon · X

Helpful paper for anyone interested in proper CBD dosing when relying on mouse / rat model studies: https://t.co/ARLr2PB9Wl https://t.co/vR0HnwY65U

Aug 22, 2023 · 5 likes · 625 followers View post →
PT_Thunem
@PT_Thunem · X

RT @BSinger10: Open Access: Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Future Res…

Jul 23, 2023 · 2 shares · 80 followers View post →
Dani Reyes Olavarría
@Daniitota · X

RT @BSinger10: Open Access: Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Future Res…

Jul 23, 2023 · 2 shares · 467 followers View post →
Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
@BSinger10 · X

Open Access: Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research https://t.co/wUDeBjNzo0

Jul 22, 2023 · 19 likes · 2 shares · 2,819 followers View post →
petergrayatc
@petergrayatc · X

@dillon_atc_emt There aren’t any RCT done with the athletic population ie more research is needed. These two articles provide some summary https://t.co/DGMInnrY2c https://t.co/vPBTEWS3wW

Oct 27, 2022 · 1,088 followers View post →
Kristina Drole
@DroleKristina · X

@MeredaJiri @FrontMedicine @AParavlic Hey Jiri, this is definitely an interesting area of study, but also quite expensive.

May 28, 2022 · 27 followers View post →
Dr. Alex Chisholm, PhD
@DrAlexChisholm · X

RT @Lambert_Usyd: Also a good time to revisit @DuckyMcCartney's Narrative Review of #Cannabidiol and #Sports Performance. Is #CBD good for…

Jul 18, 2021 · 1 share · 904 followers View post →
Another World
@AW_GBAtemp · X

@akjakalope https://t.co/Z6jKydHzWo

Jul 3, 2021 · 529 followers View post →
ivanm305
@ivanm305 · X

@KarimCheeseg I agree that cannabis should be removed from being banned. For the sake of conversation, some would argue the anti inflammatory benefits of the CBD in cannabis can be considered as enhancement. https://t.co/gi7pt1GYm3

Jul 2, 2021 · 1 like · 106 followers View post →
Thomas Dekkers | Spinal Specialist Physiotherapist
@TDekkersPhysio · X

RT @YoomaLifestyle: A 2020 review published in @SportsMedicineJ found that #CBD may be able to help alleviate inflammatory pain associated…

Jun 21, 2021 · 3 shares · 7,104 followers View post →
Sports Medicine
@SportsMedicineJ · X

RT @YoomaLifestyle: A 2020 review published in @SportsMedicineJ found that #CBD may be able to help alleviate inflammatory pain associated…

Jun 20, 2021 · 3 shares · 53,682 followers View post →
Justin Case
@JustinC45e · X

RT @YoomaLifestyle: A 2020 review published in @SportsMedicineJ found that #CBD may be able to help alleviate inflammatory pain associated…

Jun 20, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,328 followers View post →
Yooma Lifestyle
@YoomaLifestyle · X

A 2020 review published in @SportsMedicineJ found that #CBD may be able to help alleviate inflammatory pain associated with tissue damage. #cbdnews #weedstocks https://t.co/lZiQNuLxUu https://t.co/Ng5SnJvgSZ

Jun 20, 2021 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 193 followers View post →
Sean
@TheHaIfSpace · X

https://t.co/LiyzyMG4HD

Apr 25, 2021 · 3,077 followers View post →
Noble Hemp
@noblehemp · X

(cont.) Read full study here: https://t.co/uTlxYVKexN

Mar 24, 2021 · 523 followers View post →
Ale ❤️‍
@alejandravelezg · X

RT @Davidgomct: El CBD (cannabinoide) investigado para dolores musculares, mejora del sueño, regeneración muscular (modelos animales). La W…

Jan 21, 2021 · 1 share · 1,114 followers View post →
David Gómez
@Davidgomct · X

El CBD (cannabinoide) investigado para dolores musculares, mejora del sueño, regeneración muscular (modelos animales). La WADA la retiró de su lista de sustancias prohibidas para el deporte en el 2018. https://t.co/6RtLciO12Y https://t.co/7HyKq2iQHw

Jan 21, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 5,149 followers View post →
Leahanna Stevens
@LeahannaStevens · X

RT @Lambert_Usyd: Congratulations to @DuckyMcCartney & Dr Tom Arkell for winning the Lambert Initiative's Publications Prizes for 2020. Wi…

Jan 19, 2021 · 5 shares · 126 followers View post →
Jonathon Arnold
@JonathonCArnold · X

RT @Lambert_Usyd: Congratulations to @DuckyMcCartney & Dr Tom Arkell for winning the Lambert Initiative's Publications Prizes for 2020. Wi…

Jan 19, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,723 followers View post →
AMC Signpost
@AMC_Signpost · X

RT @Lambert_Usyd: Congratulations to @DuckyMcCartney & Dr Tom Arkell for winning the Lambert Initiative's Publications Prizes for 2020. Wi…

Jan 18, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,402 followers View post →
Bleeding KS Advocate
@Bleeding4Kansas · X

RT @Lambert_Usyd: Congratulations to @DuckyMcCartney & Dr Tom Arkell for winning the Lambert Initiative's Publications Prizes for 2020. Wi…

Jan 18, 2021 · 5 shares · 2,244 followers View post →
Dr. Alex Chisholm, PhD
@DrAlexChisholm · X

RT @Lambert_Usyd: Congratulations to @DuckyMcCartney & Dr Tom Arkell for winning the Lambert Initiative's Publications Prizes for 2020. Wi…

Jan 18, 2021 · 5 shares · 904 followers View post →
Lambert Initiative
@Lambert_Usyd · X

Congratulations to @DuckyMcCartney & Dr Tom Arkell for winning the Lambert Initiative's Publications Prizes for 2020. Winning publications: CBD for sport: https://t.co/poNe1J3vjL Effects of THC & CBD on driving: https://t.co/3KX7bmUJHM https://t.co/IOFP9VH1xw

Jan 18, 2021 · 30 likes · 5 shares · 2,687 followers View post →
United In Compassion
@UnitedInCompas1 · X

RT @wlf0503: McCartney et al. (2020) Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Fu…

Jul 19, 2020 · 11 shares · 782 followers View post →
Javier Yanguas Leyes
@javieryanguas · X

CBD has been reported to exert physiological, biochemical, and psychological effects with potential to benefit athletes but to date no studies have directly investigated whether CBD can elicit a positive doping test result. In Open-@SportsMedicineJ https://t.co/seSYZKJ6ht

Jul 19, 2020 · 5 likes · 1,810 followers View post →
MysticActives
@mysticactives · X

RT @wlf0503: McCartney et al. (2020) Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Fu…

Jul 18, 2020 · 11 shares · 3 followers View post →
OMA Sport & Exercise Medicine
@OMASport · X

RT @wlf0503: McCartney et al. (2020) Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Fu…

Jul 17, 2020 · 11 shares · 724 followers View post →
Danielle McCartney
@DuckyMcCartney · X

RT @wlf0503: McCartney et al. (2020) Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Fu…

Jul 17, 2020 · 11 shares · 216 followers View post →
Rentia Denissen
@RentiaDenissen · X

RT @wlf0503: McCartney et al. (2020) Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Fu…

Jul 16, 2020 · 11 shares · 147 followers View post →
Dennis Jensen
@DrJ9378 · X

RT @wlf0503: McCartney et al. (2020) Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Fu…

Jul 15, 2020 · 11 shares · 750 followers View post →
Sports Medicine
@SportsMedicineJ · X

RT @wlf0503: McCartney et al. (2020) Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Fu…

Jul 15, 2020 · 11 shares · 53,682 followers View post →
Ryan Pinto
@HPnutritionau · X

RT @wlf0503: McCartney et al. (2020) Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Fu…

Jul 15, 2020 · 11 shares · 190 followers View post →
ACI
@ACIndustry · X

'#CBD may exert a number of physiological, biochemical, and psychological effects with the potential to benefit athletes.' https://t.co/XOpks4fEst @NIHRresearch #futurecbd #sport #fitness

Jul 15, 2020 · 1,281 followers View post →
Chris Spies
@Chrisspies1 · X

RT @wlf0503: McCartney et al. (2020) Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Fu…

Jul 14, 2020 · 11 shares · 714 followers View post →
Lambert Initiative
@Lambert_Usyd · X

RT @wlf0503: McCartney et al. (2020) Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Fu…

Jul 14, 2020 · 11 shares · 2,687 followers View post →
Dr. Alex Chisholm, PhD
@DrAlexChisholm · X

RT @AmirEnglund: Review article of the effects of CBD on sports performance finds no studies of CBD for sports performance. V good review…

Jul 14, 2020 · 1 share · 904 followers View post →
Amir Englund
@AmirEnglund · X

Review article of the effects of CBD on sports performance finds no studies of CBD for sports performance. V good review of pre-clin literature and future considerations. https://t.co/ZCv6rSaElp

Jul 14, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,585 followers View post →
Is CBD a panacea?
@CBDme6 · X

Early stage clinical studies suggest that CBD may be used to reduce anxiety in "stress-inducing" situations and in individuals with anxiety disorders. https://t.co/YhJGnAo23H

Jul 13, 2020 · 3,292 followers View post →
N. Paraskevopulos
@eat2succeed · X

RT @wlf0503: McCartney et al. (2020) Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Fu…

Jul 13, 2020 · 11 shares · 1,230 followers View post →
Wee Lun Foo
@weelunfoo · X

McCartney et al. (2020) Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research @SportsMedicineJ @Lambert_Usyd @irwin_cg @bendesbrow @AnastasiaSuraev @iainsmcgregor Link: https://t.co/yfGkOXDBvC #CBD #performance https://t.co/t0BS1QoQ76

Jul 13, 2020 · 28 likes · 11 shares · 812 followers View post →
Synthonics, Inc.; Chylocure
@bradpalm1 · X

Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research | Sports Medicine - Open | Full Text https://t.co/hLH4lDtuBv

Jul 10, 2020 · 290 followers View post →
DdC
@DendeCannabist · X

Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research https://t.co/t0HUEhLAVq https://t.co/mZ8Z1ttyIq

Jul 10, 2020 · 1,361 followers View post →
HuxHemp CBD Apothecary
@HuxHemp · X

https://t.co/qZkGpDjbEv

Jul 10, 2020 · 200 followers View post →
lisa witham
@cheezwitham · X

Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research | Sports Medicine - Open | Full Text https://t.co/fKKCfNstXZ

Jul 10, 2020 · 9,096 followers View post →
Todd Harrison
@todd_harrison · X

Gateway! "Preclinical studies observed robust anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and analgesic effects of CBD in animal models which may protect againtst gastrointestinal damage associated w inflammation and promote healing of traumatic skeletal injuries" https://t.co/gdSrUwRvN3

Jul 10, 2020 · 5 likes · 69,153 followers View post →
Danielle McCartney
@DuckyMcCartney · X

RT @JanPWitte1: Two things I like: (endurance) Sports & #Cannabinoid research: This narrative review of evidence is great food for thoughts…

Jul 8, 2020 · 1 share · 216 followers View post →
Jan P. Witte, MD
@JanPWitte1 · X

Two things I like: (endurance) Sports & #Cannabinoid research: This narrative review of evidence is great food for thoughts. (thanks @DuckyMcCartney @bendesbrow @iainsmcgregor @AnastasiaSuraev @Lambert_Usyd) #CBD #CannabisResearch ##Cannabidiol #Cannabis https://t.co/NHsWBaeM9R

Jul 8, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 452 followers View post →
Drug Monkey
@drugmonkeyblog · X

Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research | Sports Medicine - Open | Full Text https://t.co/OKTb5hOPbA

Jul 8, 2020 · 1 like · 8,776 followers View post →
Sleep Research
@SleepResearch_ · X

Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research. https://t.co/oVELYMZ8kw

Jul 8, 2020 · 7,255 followers View post →
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@cbdmedbot · X

Cannabidiol and Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research. https://t.co/ZmVezsN17J

Jul 8, 2020 · 157 followers View post →
Bod Science
@BodScienceLtd · X

RT @iainsmcgregor: Can CBD improve your tennis, golf or running performance? Our narrative review paper on CBD and Sports Performance is ou…

Jul 7, 2020 · 14 shares · 619 followers View post →
Arnþór
@arnthorjon · X

#Cannabidiol and #Sports Performance: a Narrative Review of Relevant Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research https://t.co/WwuHbpNRPY

Jul 7, 2020 · 1 like · 1,400 followers View post →
Bertoglio lab (FMC/UFSC)
@bertogliolab · X

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Jul 7, 2020 · 1,732 followers View post →
Denis J Dupré
@duprelab · X

RT @iainsmcgregor: Can CBD improve your tennis, golf or running performance? Our narrative review paper on CBD and Sports Performance is ou…

Jul 7, 2020 · 14 shares · 241 followers View post →
Saoirse E.O'Sullivan
@ScienceSaoirse · X

RT @iainsmcgregor: Can CBD improve your tennis, golf or running performance? Our narrative review paper on CBD and Sports Performance is ou…

Jul 7, 2020 · 14 shares · 2,255 followers View post →
Danielle McCartney
@DuckyMcCartney · X

RT @iainsmcgregor: Can CBD improve your tennis, golf or running performance? Our narrative review paper on CBD and Sports Performance is ou…

Jul 7, 2020 · 14 shares · 216 followers View post →
Iain McGregor
@iainsmcgregor · X

Can CBD improve your tennis, golf or running performance? Our narrative review paper on CBD and Sports Performance is out! Great work Danielle McCartney and co-authors @Lambert_Usyd @irwin_cg @bendesbrow @AnastasiaSuraev Free download at https://t.co/zsREabTl1L https://t.co/neHk8XIG1z

Jul 7, 2020 · 31 likes · 14 shares · 1,441 followers View post →