Which supplement works better to decrease cortisol levels: 5-htp or ashwagandha extract (withania somnifera)?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
5-HTP
Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera)

Effectiveness Rating: 5-HTP vs Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera)

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to decrease cortisol levels. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence backing up ashwagandha extract (withania somnifera) to decrease cortisol levels is much better than the evidence backing up 5-htp. Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera) should provide positive results while 5-htp will not.

Confidence Rating: 5-HTP vs Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera)

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 5-htp and ashwagandha extract (withania somnifera) 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.