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    The document discusses the potential effects of cannabis on exercise, sports performance, and recovery. It notes that while cannabis does not enhance performance, it may provide anti-inflammatory benefits and help alleviate muscle soreness and fatigue after exercise. However, it also warns of potential respiratory risks from inhalation and psychological effects that vary between individuals. The document recommends controlling dosage and route of administration if using cannabis and avoiding its use during competitions where it may be banned.

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    CANNABIS

    AND
    SPORTS
    We all know that exercise and physical activity had a
    numerous benefits to our mental and physical health, but
    often times its short-term effects could be truly
    displeasant. Can Marijuana help us to alleviate these
    symptoms? Let's see:

    1 SYMPTOMS
    The acute inflammatory effects due to exercise include:
    Pain.
    Soreness.
    Muscle Fatigue.
    Lack of motivation.

    2 CANNABIS ON PERFORMANCE
    Since 1970, studies suggest that there's no correlation
    between cannabis use and enhanced performance.
    However, a study in 1986 shows an increased vasodilation
    and bronchodilation with cannabis use. If you are part of a
    professional competition, be careful, in some sports is still a
    banned substance.

    3 CANNABIS ON RECOVERY
    Surveys shown that most of the people who links its
    cannabis use with the physical activity reports an
    increasing in enjoyment and better recovery outcomes. The
    principal benefits due to cannabinoids may alleviate the
    exercise stress, and increase the exercise time.

    4 BENEFITS
    Anti-inflammatory properties.
    Recovery from muscle soreness and fatigue.
    A positive relation between cannabinoids and better
    mood and sleep outcomes.
    Could enhance the performance due to psychological
    reasons

    5 RISKS
    The inhalation usually produces respiratory diseases.
    The variability on responses between persons can make
    his properties undesirable for some populations.
    For some comorbidities, like mood disorders or anxiety
    disorders, the use of high THC cannabis products is not
    recommended.

    6 HOW TO REDUCE THE RISKS?


    Control the dose and choose a route of administration
    which best fits your necessities.
    Go slow, so you know when it's time to stop, avoiding
    undesirable effects.
    Avoid its use during sports competitions where is a
    banned substance

    7 SOURCES
    NAS. (2017). The health effects of cannabis and
    cannabinoids: the current state of evidence and
    recommendations for research. National Academies
    Press
    https://www.coursera.org/specializations/health-
    effects-cannabis-thc-cbd

    Research on this article is done with the help of Heath Thomas, a health
    technology expert teaching at University of Louisiana.

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