12 Aug 2020 --- Cannabidiol (CBD) has rapidly entered mainstream awareness and is now intersecting with sports nutrition. Two new US CBD brands are closely aligning their images with that of athletes, while a recent study notes that the non-psychoactive cannabis-derived ingredient could exert a number of physiological, biochemical and psychological effects with the potential to benefit athletes. NutritionInsight takes a closer look to identify the root of this fledgling crossover category.