Runner's High: Marijuana's Surprising Effects...

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Full show notes: BenGreenfieldLife.com/surgicalathlete In this episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Reza Jazayeri shows you how to prepare for and recover from surgery like an athlete, from the strength you build beforehand to the nutrients, technologies, and anesthesia choices that s ...  Show more

Many gym-goers want to know if using marijuana can interfere with their gains or negatively impact their progress.

However, the controversial ban of American sprinter, Sha’Carri Richardson, from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics due to a positive marijuana test also ignited a glo ...

In this episode, I discuss cannabis (aka marijuana), including the biological mechanisms underlying its effects on the mind and body, its known medical applications, its impact on libido, creativity, hunger, hormones and more. I also cover the known adverse health consequences of ...  Show more

Nicotine isn’t just a topic for public health debates — it’s showing up in the performance world, from pouches to vapes. But can it really boost focus or endurance? And at what cost?In this episode, we explore what’s known (and not yet known) about nicotine’s effects on athletic ...  Show more