Menthol acts as a topical analgesic by interacting with the network of nerves present within the skin and by activating central analgesic pathways. This ingredient additionally stimulates cold receptors in our skin, generating a perception of cold, which is why it provides a refreshing sensation when applied. Menthol is also a vasodilator and may act as vasorelaxant, which means that it decreases arterial blood flow. All these effects combine to provide relief from discomfort related to muscular and joint pain.

All our products are THC-free, the substance responsible for causing psychoactive effects. Therefore, none of our hemp extract edibles will produce a “high” feeling, which makes them perfectly safe to consume at any time.

Hemp extract isolate is currently not listed on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s prohibited list. This means that it is permitted to use in-competition and its presence in a urine sample will not be considered as an Adverse Analytical Finding (positive doping test). Nevertheless, if you are an athlete about to enter a competition, we highly suggest reviewing if Holief products are approved for in-competition usage according to their rules and regulations.

A drug abuse screening test (DAST) will be positive if the amount of T-metabolite is more than 50 ng/ml. Holief products are THC-free, and therefore will not produce the metabolite whose detection can cause a positive DAST when consumed. In conclusion, consuming Holief’s products that contain hemp extract do not put you at risk of getting a positive drug test.