O uso de cannabis para recuperação após exercícios físicos

Autores

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47385/cedvr.2219.6.2025

Palavras-chave:

Cannabis, Recuperação;, Exercício Físico.

Resumo

O presente estudo revisa sistematicamente a literatura científica sobre o uso da Cannabis sativa na recuperação pós-exercício em atletas e praticantes de atividades físicas. A análise incluiu revisões sistemáticas que investigaram os efeitos da planta, especialmente dos canabinoides tetrahidrocanabinol (THC) e canabidiol (CBD), sobre variáveis como desempenho aeróbico, composição corporal, marcadores fisiológicos e bioquímicos. Os resultados apontam, de forma geral, impactos negativos na aptidão aeróbica e na capacidade de trabalho físico, notadamente pela redução do VO₂ máximo e aumento da frequência cardíaca, com variação conforme frequência de uso, perfil populacional e contexto esportivo. Observou-se ainda heterogeneidade metodológica, pequenas amostras e ausência de estudos experimentais robustos, o que limita conclusões causais. Apesar de alguns indícios de benefícios, como melhora da percepção de dor e do sono, as evidências permanecem inconclusivas. Recomenda-se o desenvolvimento de pesquisas longitudinais, com controle rigoroso de variáveis e padronização de protocolos, a fim de fundamentar decisões clínicas, políticas e práticas no esporte.

Biografia do Autor

Aline Martinez de Souza, UFRJ

Integrante do Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisa Vitor Marinho (EEFD/UFRJ)

Cassio Martins, UFRJ

GEP VItor Marinho 

Leon Ramyssés Vieira Dias, UFRJ

Integrante do Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisa Vitor Marinho (EEFD/UFRJ)

André Malina, UFRJ

Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas Vitor Marinho

Ângela Celeste Barreto de Azevedo, UFRJ

GEP VItor Marinho 

Sandro Henrique Pinto da Silva, UFRJ

GEP VItor Marinho

Tiago Quaresma, UFRJ

GEP Vitor Marinho

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Atividade Física e Desempenho Humano