RECOVERY SCIENCE
FCTR: your recovery partner
FCTR only uses ingredients that are supported by thorough, peer-reviewed research and clinical studies. FCTR products work by adding their clinically proven ingredients to your own body’s recovery cycle.
Here are some articles about the rapidly developing science of athletic recovery:
- The Guardian (2019), ‘The Secrets of Sports Recovery’.
- Science for Sport, ‘Recovery’
- Outside Magazine (2019), ‘Sweat Science: What’s New In Sports Recovery Research’
- Kellman et al (2017), ‘Recovery and Performance in Sport: Consensus Statement",International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance.
Cannabidiol (CBD) and sport
CBD: real scientific research
CBD and sports recovery: the research

Research Paper No 1
Effects of Topical CBD on Muscle Pain
Published in: Journal of Clinical Medicine (2019).
Key findings: A topical CBD ointment was shown to significantly relieve pain and tension in facial muscles.
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Research Paper No 2
Effect of Topical CBD on Nerve Pain
Published in: Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (2020).
Key findings: Topical application of CBD can significantly reduce intense pain, sharp pain, cold and itchy sensations in those suffering from nerve pain.
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Research Paper No 3
CBD in Sport
Published in: Pharmacological Research (2020).
Key findings: Athletes could benefit from CBD to manage pain, inflammation and the swelling processes associated with injury.
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Research Paper No 4
CBD and Sports Performance
Published in: Springer Sports Medicine - Open (2020).
Key findings: In animal studies, CBD shows anti-inflammatory, neuro-protective and pain relieving effects. Early stage clinical studies suggest that CBD may reduce anxiety in “stress-inducing” situations. While further research is needed, CBD may exert a number of physiological, biochemical, and psychological effects with the potential to benefit athletes.
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Research Paper No 5
The influence of CBD on delayed onset of muscle soreness
Published in: International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health (2020).
Key findings: When used immediately after training, CBD appears to reduce muscle soreness, including delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). In addition, the rate of recovery from muscle soreness with CBD use is greater than that from a control or no intervention.
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Research Paper No 6
CBD use by male professional rugby union and league players
Published in: International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (2020).
Key findings: In a study of 25 professional rugby union and league teams in the UK, more than 25% of players were either using CBD or had used it. More than 40% of players who were older than 28 used CBD. The main reasons for use were to improve recovery and manage pain and to enhance sleep. Nearly 70% of the players using CBD reported it was beneficial for them.
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Research Paper No 7
The effect of a CBD based massage oil on muscle recovery
Published in: University research dissertation (2020).
Key findings: After a downhill run to exhaustion, CBD oil was effective in reducing levels of perceived leg pain and muscle inflammation.
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Research Paper No 8
Therapeutic potential of CBD
Published in: Frontiers in Immunology (2018).
Key findings: Among the many cannabinoids, CBD does not produce the typical subjective effects of marijuana. CBD has anti-anxiety, antipsychotic and neuro-protective properties. In addition, CBD has potential use in epilepsy, substance abuse and dependence, and post-traumatic stress.
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FCTR Gels

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Clean application. Rapid absorption.
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Uplifting fragrance.
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Cooling or Warming.
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300mg CBD. Zero THC.