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Pro Athletes’ CBD Use Is Coming Under Scrutiny
- NFL doctor says cannabis may be “more risky” than some think
- CBD for sports recovery is becoming a fast-growing category
CBD oil is dropped into water inside a laboratory.
Photographer: Stefan Wermuth/BloombergThis article is for subscribers only.
Professional athletes are turning to cannabis products to help them manage pain, but leagues such as the NFL aren’t yet ready to get on board.
Last week, the league said it wants to see more studies of how cannabis affects fitness. At the moment, there’s no scientific evidence that the products work, or that they’re safe, NFL officials said. Additionally, elite professionals aren’t your average jock -- a lot of money is at stake and the NFL wants to know exactly how cannabis will affect their performance.