Which supplement works better to decrease body fat: coleus forskohlii extract or psyllium?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Coleus Forskohlii Extract
Psyllium

Effectiveness Rating: Coleus Forskohlii Extract vs Psyllium

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to decrease body fat. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence backing up psyllium is great, while the evidence backing up coleus forskohlii extract is good. Psyllium should be able to decrease body fat more effectively, however both supplements should provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Coleus Forskohlii Extract vs Psyllium

Another factor to take into account when comparing supplements is the confidence rating. This rating is a measure of how valid each supplement's effectiveness rating is. Remember, the confidence rating is a measure of how much you can trust the effectiveness rating. This rating is based on how many studies are included in the database on a supplement's claims. Ideally, you want a high effectiveness AND confidence rating.

Both coleus forskohlii extract and psyllium have low confidence ratings. This means neither supplement has an adequate amount of research to back up this claim. A low confidence rating questions the validity of the effectiveness rating.