The PuraPhy 20 is a ranked list of individuals who fit in different categories who—right now—wield significant influence in the world of hemp oil/CBD be it with consumers, businesses, governmental officials, regulatory agencies or others. PuraPhy believes that to hold genuine power is to have the ability to persuade and influence wide swaths of relevant stakeholders. PuraPhy 20’s categories will include celebrities, politicians, athletes, scientists, influencers and more.

The PuraPhy 20 list below ranks some of the biggest athletes on the planet based on just how influential they are in shaping public opinion about the use of hemp oil/CBD and how it impacts both the exploding industry as well as the sports and pop cultural zeitgeist in the US and beyond. From David Beckham to Rob Gronkowski and from Megan Rapinoe to Paul Pierce, the roster of superstar jocks who use and love CBD is as eclectic as one might expect. And then some.

BY RICHARD PÉREZ-FERIA

When Olympic gold medalist and FIFA World Cup champion Alex Morgan, joined other top athletes to co-launch CBD brand, Just Live, she came to it honestly. Every athlete knows all too well the value of recovery.

“As an athlete and a new mom, I’m very focused on a healthy, natural lifestyle,” the soccer superstar says. “CBD has been an important recovery tool for me for some time now and I’m excited to help launch Just Live to provide athletes of all levels with a natural solution to pain and recovery.”

Sure, athletes need CBD pronto, but a new mom? Oh, yeah; even more so. The soccer star knows from what she speaks. Alex Morgan for the win. One more time.

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