Many athletes are turning to CBD oil and CBD edibles but are the fully aware of drug testing for CBD policies.

Are Professional Sports Drug Testing for CBD?

As a weekend warrior that wants to stay fit, I love CrossFit as a hobby and as a way to stay in shape. Will you ever see me on ESPN during the CrossFit Games, probably not but we can all dream. I take my training and recovery seriously, and I do use Sugar and Kush CBD gummies. Many of my workout partners have asked if I’m concerned about failing a drug test if I happen to make it to the more competitive levels of our sport. My answer is no, and I’ll explain why.

Athletes of all sorts are trying CBD tinctures and CBD gummy bears to see if it can help them without enhancing performance or causing them to fail a drug test.

Manufacturing CBD properly is centered around the purity of the extraction of the organic compound from the plant. If not executed properly other cannabinoids such as THC can be extracted along with cannabidiol (CBD), contaminating the extract. When purchasing CBD products, make sure third-party certificates of analysis are readily available prior to purchase. My brand of choice, Sugar and Kush, use quality sourcing, objective third party testing, and provide reports for all products that can be found right on their website.

The major pro-leagues such as the NFL, MLB, and NBA test for a multitude of performance-enhancing drugs and recreational drugs, but all vary regarding their stance on CBD and cannabis. The one entity that has a relatively clear policy on CBD is the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Whether it’s CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, any AAU league and others, they all follow drug testing standards from WADA and its subsidiary, the USADA.

At the start of 2018, the removal of cannabidiol (CBD) from the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) banned substances list went into effect. This change prompted an inquiry about the rules regarding CBD in other sports organizations. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound found naturally in the cannabis plant. When sourced from hemp, CBD oil contains less than 0.3 percent THC, which is the compound that causes a euphoric high that cannabis is infamous for. CBD does not get you high; instead, it is being studied for a variety of health benefits. When sourced properly, hemp-derived CBD oil is legal in the United States.

The key to the above paragraph is the fact that CBD needs to be properly sourced and carefully extracted to avoid contamination and to ensure the consumer is getting what they paid for. Beware of readily available CBD oil found at the local vape shop, retail store, or national chain pharmacy. A local vape shop may not have standards or requirements regarding quality or purity. Retail stores and pharmacies are focused on margins and profits, forcing product manufacturers to cut costs that impact quality standards. Instant access and cheaper prices aren’t always better and could be something other than what you think you’re getting.

If you play any of the sports listed above that follow WADA or USADA regulations, it is very important that you pay close attention to where you buy CBD oil. We’ve stated multiple times, it’s easy to contaminate CBD products which then creates the possibility of a positive drug screen. WADA has removed CBD from its banned substance list, but they have not removed THC from that same list. When you purchase your pure CBD oil you should closely review the purity report that should come with your product for THC concentrations and any other banned substances that may be on the WADA banned substance list. As long as your CBD tincture is made with a pure CBD isolate, there should be no risk for a positive drug screen. Don’t let a bad batch ruin the experience for you.

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