Conclusion

PS supplementation with 600 mg per day for 10 days blunts the cortisol response to exercise-induced stress. In addition, PS significantly increases the testosterone to cortisol ratio. These findings suggest that PS is an effective supplement for combating exercise-induced stress. PS supplementation promotes a desirable hormonal balance for athletes and might attenuate the physiological deterioration that accompanies overtraining and/or overstretching.

health4ni wrote:Be careful with taking too much PS. Greater than 2400mg per week can lower cortisol too much in healthy individuals.

I'd say 800mg is max you need per day. After a week, lower the dose, and to such an extent that in some people only 100mg per day may be needed to see results.

Remember: cortisol is not all bad. We need it in the morning especially.

health4ni wrote:Be careful with taking too much PS. Greater than 2400mg per week can lower cortisol too much in healthy individuals.

I'd say 800mg is max you need per day. After a week, lower the dose, and to such an extent that in some people only 100mg per day may be needed to see results.

Remember: cortisol is not all bad. We need it in the morning especially.