00:00 The NFL has greenlit a groundbreaking three-year study to explore
00:04 CBD's potential in preventing concussions among players.
00:08 This study, funded with $1 million, aims to investigate cannabinoids as an alternative to opioids for pain management,
00:16 addressing a crucial need in athlete care. Led by researchers at the University of Regina in Canada and the University of California
00:24 San Diego, the study received approval from Health Canada and will recruit participants this month.
00:30 Forbes reports the first phase will assess the safety and efficacy of CBD products on healthy athletes,
00:36 determining optimal dosages for neuroprotection.
00:39 Subsequent phases will evaluate CBD's impact on reducing concussion severity and managing pain.
00:46 Dr. Patrick Neary, lead researcher, believes CBD's
00:51 inflammatory properties could revolutionize concussion prevention and pain management in sports.
00:56 He hopes this research will benefit athletes of all ages, ushering a new era of holistic health care in sports.
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