Eryk Anders is doing everything he can to mitigate brain-health risks associated with his current and past careers.
There is a blossoming relationship between professional fighters and Cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive element of cannabis. Count Anders among those who believe CBD is a beneficial part of their post-training and post-fight preparation.
“It’s awesome, man. It really helps me recover,” he told Bloody Elbow ahead of his light-heavyweight clash with Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 236. “It makes me feel better. One of the bigger things about CBD is it has shown to kind of help prevent Alzheimer’s [disease] and dementia and stuff.