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CBD for muscle problems: support relief and recovery

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Horses are athletic animals that can often suffer from muscular problems, whether due to intensive training, overexertion or injury. In veterinary medicine, cannabidiol (CBD) is gaining increasing importance as a potential natural treatment option for muscle problems in horses. But how exactly can hemp help with muscle problems?

Causes of muscle problems in horses

Muscle problems in horses can have a variety of causes, including overexertion during exercise, strains, stiffness, injuries, or even age-related conditions such as arthritis. These problems can lead to pain, stiffness, and limited movement, which can affect the horse's performance and well-being.

CBD as a natural solution

CBD, a non-psychoactive derivative of the cannabis plant, has shown promise as a treatment option for muscular discomfort in horses. It interacts with the horse's endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in regulating various bodily functions, including pain sensation, inflammatory responses, and muscle relaxation.

Benefits of CBD for Horses with Muscle Problems
  • Anti-inflammatory effects : CBD can help reduce inflammation in the muscles, which is helpful in relieving pain and promoting healing.
  • Pain relief : By interacting with specific receptors, CBD can help block pain signals, thereby reducing the discomfort associated with muscle problems.
  • Muscle relaxation and recovery : CBD has also been shown to promote muscle relaxation, which may aid recovery after intense exercise or injury.

Use of CBD in horses

CBD can be administered to horses using a variety of methods, including oral CBD oils, treats, pellets or powder. The dosage should be adjusted individually and it is advisable to start with low doses and observe the horse's reaction - the dosage is very individual. CBD has already proven to be very effective, especially for horses with problems such as shivering, PSSM/MIM or other muscular diseases - feel free to read various testimonials.

Conclusion

CBD shows promising results as a natural option for relieving muscle problems in horses. It offers an alternative to conventional medication and can help improve your horse's quality of life and performance. With careful advice and the right dosage, CBD can make an important contribution to the recovery and recuperation of our four-legged friends.

The combination of CBD and the tried and tested medicinal mushrooms offers excellent opportunities to provide your four-legged friends with comprehensive support in muscle building, regeneration and problems. OurmuscleBOOST offers valuable amino acids with medicinal mushrooms and bromelain as an optimal supply. In addition, we recommend our hemp powder with 3% CBD or thehemp pellets with 1% CBD as a supplement for rideability problems . It is important to note that CBD is oil-soluble and therefore our hemp oil is ideally fed as a supplement.

Studies/Sources:

  • Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Clinical Efficacy of Cannabidiol Treatment in Osteoarthritic Dogs" (Cornell University, 2018): This study investigated the use of CBD to treat osteoarthritis in dogs and showed promising results in terms of pain relief and improvement in quality of life.
  • The Effect of Cannabidiol on Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in a Rat Flap Model" (University of São Paulo, 2019): This study focused on the effects of CBD on ischemia-reperfusion injury and found that CBD has anti-inflammatory properties and can reduce tissue damage.
  • Cannabinoids in the management of difficult to treat pain" (The University of Sydney, 2018) : This review summarises various studies examining the use of cannabinoids for pain relief and difficult to treat pain. Although not exclusive to horses, it provides insight into pain relief provided by cannabinoids.
  • Cannabinoids in veterinary medicine: a review" (Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2020) : This review discusses the potential use of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine, including use in horses, and provides a summary of relevant studies and areas of application.
  • Cannabidiol in inflammatory bowel diseases: a brief overview" (Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2019) : While not specifically focused on horses, this study examines the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD, which may also play a role in treating muscle problems .

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