Which supplement works better to decrease feelings of depression: bacopa monnieri or lemon balm extract?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Bacopa Monnieri
Lemon Balm Extract

Effectiveness Rating: Bacopa Monnieri vs Lemon Balm Extract

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to decrease feelings of depression. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. Both bacopa monnieri and lemon balm extract have great evidence backing up their ability to decrease feelings of depression. They should both provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Bacopa Monnieri vs Lemon Balm Extract

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 bacopa monnieri and lemon balm extract 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.