Which supplement works better to decrease body fat: conjugated linoleic acid or whey protein?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
Whey Protein

Effectiveness Rating: Conjugated Linoleic Acid vs Whey Protein

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. Both conjugated linoleic acid and whey protein have good (but not great) evidence showing they may be able to decrease body fat. Both supplements should provide some positive results.

Confidence Rating: Conjugated Linoleic Acid vs Whey Protein

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 conjugated linoleic acid and whey protein have great confidence rating. This means both supplement's effectiveness ratings above are valid.