Which supplement works better to improve recovery: alpha-ketoisocaproic acid or black pepper fruit extract (piperine)?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Alpha-Ketoisocaproic Acid
Black Pepper Fruit Extract (Piperine)

Effectiveness Rating: Alpha-Ketoisocaproic Acid vs Black Pepper Fruit Extract (Piperine)

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to improve recovery. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence backing up black pepper fruit extract (piperine) is great, while the evidence backing up alpha-ketoisocaproic acid is good. Black Pepper Fruit Extract (Piperine) should be able to improve recovery more effectively, however both supplements should provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Alpha-Ketoisocaproic Acid vs Black Pepper Fruit Extract (Piperine)

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-ketoisocaproic acid and black pepper fruit extract (piperine) 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.