Which supplement works better to improve memory: docosahexaenoic acid (dha) or vinpocetine?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
Vinpocetine

Effectiveness Rating: Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) vs Vinpocetine

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to improve memory. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence backing up docosahexaenoic acid (dha) is great, while the evidence backing up vinpocetine is good. Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) should be able to improve memory more effectively, however both supplements should provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) vs Vinpocetine

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.

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)'s confidence rating is higher than vinpocetine's. This means docosahexaenoic acid (dha)'s effectiveness rating from above is more valid. This does not necessarily mean that docosahexaenoic acid (dha) works better, it simply means the evidence (included in this database) backing up docosahexaenoic acid (dha) is more established.