PSE is currently legal under the WADA code, though its metabolites may return a positive test for norPSE in high dosages. There is limited data suggesting an ergogenic effect for PSE in combination with caffeine, but none that I'm aware of for PSE by itself. I have heard suggestions from cardiologists and other doctors that PSE increases risk of adverse cardiac event and would guess that any risk would be magnified whilst exercising, especially if becoming dehydrated. As such, I have two quesions.
1. Is there any safe level of PSE use during exercise when indicated - eg to clear congestion - or should it be absolutely avoided?
2. If it is sufficiently safe for occasional use is there a sensible protocol for PSE ingestion in combination with caffeine prior to exercise to gain an ergogenic benefit?
1. Is there any safe level of PSE use during exercise when indicated - eg to clear congestion - or should it be absolutely avoided?
2. If it is sufficiently safe for occasional use is there a sensible protocol for PSE ingestion in combination with caffeine prior to exercise to gain an ergogenic benefit?