KEEPING REGULATORY NEEDS ON TRACK WITH PEA AS A CBD ALTERNATIVE

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Event Overview:

The Potential Benefits of PEA over CBD for Athletes

Starting at the beginning of 2018, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) removed CBD from the list of prohibited substances in or out of competition. The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) did the same, but there is an important caveat: only CBD was removed from the prohibited list. The psychoactive component of marijuana, THC, is still prohibited in competition, as are synthetic cannabinoids. Despite the extensive use of CBD and international sports organizations now allowing its use, some CBD products have been shown to contain significant levels of other banned cannabinoids like THC (Lachenmeier and Diel, 2019). Athletes require more information and advice as product labels can be misleading about whether they contain THC, meaning there are risks in terms of violating anti-doping rules (Mareck et al., 2021).

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is an endocannabinoid-like lipid mediator, primarily known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and neuroprotective properties. It appears to have a multi-modal mechanism of action by primarily activating the nuclear receptor PPAR-α while also potentially working through the ECS, thus targeting similar pathways as CBD. With proven efficacy in several therapeutic areas, its safety and tolerability profile, and the development of formulations that maximize its bioavailability, PEA is a promising alternative to CBD.

Key Learning Objectives:

Learn about a safe, effective alternative to CBD for athletes.
Review the benefits that PEA has to offer for athletes for sports recovery, joint discomfort, inflammation, and sleep.
Receive expertise on industry ingredient and clinical research covering PEA in athletes.

Who Should Attend:

Dietary supplement manufacturers
Function food and beverage manufacturers
Sports nutrition dietary supplements manufacturers
Sports nutrition functional foods and beverage manufacturers
Sports nutritionists

Featured Speaker

Christopher Bailey

Director of Scientific Affairs

Gencor

Christopher Bailey, Ph.D. serves as Gencor’s Director of Scientific Affairs. After earning his doctorate in Exercise Physiology at the University of Miami, Christopher has accumulated experience in the dietary supplement industry in several areas by working with direct-to-consumer brands, as well as raw material manufacturing and distribution companies in regulatory and scientific affairs. He now translates data on Gencor’s latest ingredients into content to be shared and used by product formulation, marketing, and brand teams for dietary supplements, functional foods, and personal care products.

Speaker’s Email: chris@gencorpacific.com
Speaker’s LinkedIn: Christopher H Bailey

Dr. James Hudson

Gloucester Rugby

James Hudson is currently part of the performance team at Gloucester Rugby in the English Premiership. He is a performance nutritionist and recovery sport scientist who has a background in Biochemistry, sports nutrition and recently completed his PhD at Liverpool John Moores University in the UK focusing upon changes in metabolism after match play in elite rugby union.
Speaker’s Email: jameshudson@gloucesterrugby.co.uk
Speaker’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hudson-06b28325/

David J. Foreman, RPh, ND

The Herbal Pharmacist

Herbal Pharmacist Media LLC

David Foreman is a pharmacist, naturopath, author, speaker, and media personality known internationally as “The Herbal Pharmacist®.” His background in pharmacy and natural medicine put Foreman in an elite class of health experts. Foreman is highly sought after for his abilities as a science engineer, connecting the science world with sales and marketing. Foreman is a graduate of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy and the author of hundreds of articles and dozens of books. He is currently on the editorial advisory board for Nutritional Outlook and the content advisory board for Vitafoods Europe, Vitafoods Asia, and Vitafoods Insights.
Speaker’s Email: david@herbalpharmacist.com
Speaker’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/herbalpharmacist

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KEEPING REGULATORY NEEDS ON TRACK WITH PEA AS A CBD ALTERNATIVE

May 31st 2023, 8am PST | 11am EST | 5pm CET

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