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

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera)
Phosphatidylserine

Effectiveness Rating: Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera) vs Phosphatidylserine

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) is great, while the evidence backing up phosphatidylserine is good. Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera) should be able to decrease cortisol levels more effectively, however both supplements should provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera) vs Phosphatidylserine

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.

Phosphatidylserine's confidence rating is higher than ashwagandha extract (withania somnifera)'s. This means phosphatidylserine's effectiveness rating from above is more valid. This does not necessarily mean that phosphatidylserine works better, it simply means the evidence (included in this database) backing up phosphatidylserine is more established.