Which supplement works better to decrease stress: lemon balm extract or phosphatidylserine?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Lemon Balm Extract
Phosphatidylserine

Effectiveness Rating: Lemon Balm Extract vs Phosphatidylserine

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to decrease stress. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence backing up lemon balm extract is great, while the evidence backing up phosphatidylserine is good. Lemon Balm Extract should be able to decrease stress more effectively, however both supplements should provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Lemon Balm Extract 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.

Both lemon balm extract and phosphatidylserine 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.