Grapefruit USA, Inc. Comments on the NFL’s Recent $1 Million Award to Study the Use of Cannabis and CBD to Manage Pain

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Grapefruit USA, a California-based cannabiotech company, responds to the NFL's recent $1 million research grant aimed at studying cannabinoids for pain management and concussion prevention in athletes. Two research teams, from the University of San Diego and the University of Regina, will explore these effects. CEO Bradley Yourist emphasizes Grapefruit's Hourglass THC/CBD and hemp-based CBD-infused topical creams as effective alternatives to smoking or oral ingestion. These products align with the NFL's initiative to harness cannabinoids in sports medicine.

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• Grapefruit's Hourglass THC/CBD topical creams are positioned as effective alternatives for pain management.
• Validation from the NFL's initiative enhances Grapefruit's credibility in cannabinoid research.
• Grapefruit holds exclusive rights to manufacture and sell its Hourglass product line.

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LOS ANGELES and DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif., Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- Grapefruit USA, Inc. (OTCQB: GPFT) (“Grapefruit” or the “Company”), an innovative California-based cannabiotech company, comments on the National Football League’s recent award of a $1 million research grant to study the use of cannabinoids to manage pain.  

On Feb. 1, 2022, the NFL awarded $1 million to two teams of medical researchers to study the effects of cannabinoids, including cannabis, on pain management and neuroprotection from concussion in NFL players.

Researchers from the University of San Diego will investigate the effects of cannabinoids on pain caused by and recovery from sports-related injuries in NFL players. A second medical team from the University of Regina in Canada will investigate the use of naturally produced cannabinoids to manage pain and concussions, which routinely occur in contact sports such as organized football.

Bradley J. Yourist, Grapefruit’s CEO and co-founder, commented, “The NFL’s $1 million research grant is a very forward-looking move by the league to foster the use of cannabinoids to manage pain and concussions. The NFL is wisely following Grapefruit’s efforts to investigate the efficacy of cannabinoids in the fight against sports-originated pain and concussion. While we are gratified to have these NFL initiatives validate Grapefruit’s efforts to research the use of cannabinoids to solve the problems of sports-related pain and concussion, our customers’ experiences inform us that Grapefruit’s patented Hourglass THC/CBD and CBD only products provide our customers with the holistic benefits of cannabinoids without facing the dangers of smoking or eating cannabinoid-based products. It is gratifying to see the NFL follow Grapefruit’s lead.”

“Grapefruit’s Hourglass™ patented time release THC/CBD and hemp-based CBD-infused topical creams align perfectly with the NFL’s cannabis initiative to find a path forward to introducing the holistic benefits of cannabis and other cannabinoids into the NFL for pain treatment and associated management plans. We believe that if an elite NFL athlete had a choice to either ingest cannabinoids by smoking or by using a topical cream, the choice would clearly be Hourglass™. Our Hourglass topical creams are the only cannabis products in the world that perform at a high level without the need to expose its users to the health risks of smoking or the uncertainty of orally ingesting cannabis products. No one besides Grapefruit or its authorized agents can manufacture, distribute or sell at retail our line of Hourglass-based topical creams,” Yourist added.

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Grapefruit’s corporate headquarters is in Westwood, Los Angeles, California. Grapefruit holds California permits and licenses to both manufacture and distribute cannabis products in the Golden State. Grapefruit’s extraction laboratory and manufacturing and distribution facilities are located in the industry-recognized Coachillin’ Industrial Cultivation and Ancillary Canna-Business Park in Desert Hot Springs, located on the extension of North Canyon Road, approximately 14 miles north of downtown Palm Springs. To obtain further information on Grapefruit and its operations, please visit the Company’s website at https://grapefruitblvd.com/.

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FAQ

What is the significance of the NFL's $1 million grant to Grapefruit USA?

The NFL's grant supports research into cannabinoids for pain and concussion management, aligning with Grapefruit's focus on cannabinoid applications in sports medicine.

How do Grapefruit's products relate to the NFL's cannabis initiative?

Grapefruit’s Hourglass THC/CBD creams provide cannabinoid benefits without the health risks associated with smoking, complementing the NFL's research objectives.

What are Grapefruit's Hourglass products?

Grapefruit's Hourglass products are patented topical creams infused with THC and CBD, designed for pain relief without smoking.

When was the NFL's grant awarded?

The NFL awarded the $1 million grant on February 1, 2022.

Who is conducting the research funded by the NFL's grant?

Research teams from the University of San Diego and the University of Regina are conducting the studies on cannabinoid effects.