Which supplement works better to improve insulin sensitivity: alpha-linolenic acid or olive leaf extract?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Olive Leaf Extract

Effectiveness Rating: Alpha-Linolenic Acid vs Olive Leaf Extract

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to improve insulin sensitivity. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence backing up olive leaf extract is great, while the evidence backing up alpha-linolenic acid is good. Olive Leaf Extract should be able to improve insulin sensitivity more effectively, however both supplements should provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Alpha-Linolenic Acid vs Olive Leaf 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 alpha-linolenic acid and olive leaf 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.