Which supplement works better to improve mood: ashwagandha extract (withania somnifera) or golden root extract - rhodiola?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera)
Golden Root Extract - Rhodiola

Effectiveness Rating: Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera) vs Golden Root Extract - Rhodiola

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to improve mood. 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 golden root extract - rhodiola is good. Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera) should be able to improve mood more effectively, however both supplements should provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera) vs Golden Root Extract - Rhodiola

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 ashwagandha extract (withania somnifera) and golden root extract - rhodiola 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.