The use of CBD supplements does not directly help in muscle recovery. Instead, it helps alleviate symptoms of muscle pain. An example is the Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness or DOMS for short. DOMS is a kind of muscle pain that you start to feel after working out. It typically begins after 1-2 days and can’t be felt during a workout.
To identify DOMS, you need to look out for the following:
- Muscles that are tender to the touch
- Feeling pain and stiffness of muscles when moving
- Muscle swelling and muscle fatigue
After a workout, there is microscopic damage to the muscle fibers. As a result, these fibers break down, causing inflammation to the muscles.
Why recover? It’s because exercise can stress the body. Once you feel tired and sore, it means your body is healing itself. In addition, the rest day between workouts is essential to prevent injury. It allows your body to heal naturally, therefore a faster recovery.
A 2017 study suggests the ingestion of CBD helped lower stress-induced during exercise. This research warranted further research for CBD as a treatment for cardiovascular disorders.
Chewable edibles must first be chewed and swallowed before absorption happens. It needs to pass through the digestive system. Afterward, it needs to pass through the liver for metabolism, consequently entering the bloodstream and brain. Thus, the effects finally appear. Although the effects of edibles in the form of chewables takes slower, its effects last longer.