How microdosing can help you with recovery

I’m really having a tough time with recovery, how can microdosing help me?

This is a common question that we field. There are many customers trying to understand how cannabinoids can help them feel better physically and whether THC is a contributing factor. 

Recovery is a top priority for fitness enthusiasts and searchers for natural recovery aids are common. The popularity of CBD has grown over the years given its benefits for inflammation, pain relief and anxiety. This is a topic of emerging research with some promising results. 

However, THC exhibits anti-inflammatory properties as well and may also help provide additional relief when used in conjunction with CBD. THC interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system through your CB1 and CB2 receptors. 

What are CB1 & CB2 receptors?

CB1 activation is relevant to recovery-related effects like pain modulation. CB2 receptors regulate your immune system response and inflammation, influencing processes like pain perception, immune cell function, and tissue repair throughout the body. 

THC reduces inflammation by suppressing the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and promotes the production of anti-inflammatory compounds. 

How can microdosing help?

Microdosing can help you to realize these benefits while minimizing psychoactive effects, making it suitable for functional recovery.  While the effects depend upon factors like tolerance and physiology, the idea is to get the mental benefits — potential for mood and focus support — while also feeling better physically. 

Our ATHLETHC mints provide a controlled dose of these powerful actives to avoid overconsumption, helping athletes optimize their recovery without feeling impaired.  Likewise, the mints are orally absorbed, like a sublingual, providing high bioavailability and a rapid onset. 

The Rebound formula in particular offers a 2mg microdose of THC alongside of 10mg of CBD in each mint as well as 2mg CBC for enhanced recovery.