CBD for endurance athletes with Christian Cheung, MSc | EP#351 [agOIOxKQOKT]

CBD for endurance athletes with Christian Cheung, MSc | EP#351 [agOIOxKQOKT]

| 1h 28m 28s | Video has closed captioning.

Christian Cheung is a PhD student and researcher in the Human Performance and Health Research Laboratory at the University of Guelph, Canada. Christian's current research is focusing on the use of cannabis and cannabinoids, like CBD, in endurance sports. In this interview, we discuss the evidence for efficacy and safety of CBD and cannabinoids, as well as important anti-doping perspectives. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Cannabis, cannabinoids, CBD and THC: known effects and use cases in general and in sports -CBD and its effects on sleep and anxiety, pain and inflammation, and neuroprotection -Anti-doping considerations of CBD products and cannabinoids -Different types of CBD consumption modes and dosage -Practical recommendations for endurance athletes SHOWNOTES: SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration - Optimise and individualise your fueling and hydration strategy using their FREE Fuel & Hydration planner. Book a FREE one-on-one consultation to chat with the team and refine your fueling and hydration even further. Listeners of That Triathlon Show get 15% off their first order of fueling and hydration products. If you didn't catch the discount code in the episode, email Andy and the team at hello@pfandh.com and they will be happy to help. ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a one of a kind swim bench for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve their swim technique, power and propulsion, and consistency of swim training. It is very affordable, about the price of a pair of running shoes, and Zen8 offer free shipping in the US and the UK. Best of all, you can try it risk-free. If you don't love it after two weeks, send it back and get a full refund. Get 20% off your order at zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Christian's LinkedIn, Twitter and Research Gate profiles Cannabis and Athletic Performance - Burr et al. 2021 Risk of unintentional antidoping rule violations by consumption of hemp products - Mareck et al. 2022 Cannabinoid Dose and Label Accuracy in Edible Medical Cannabis Products - Vandrey et al. 2015 Cannabis in Sport: Anti-Doping Perspective - Huestis et al. 2013 Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance - Book by Alex Hutchinson RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.