Which supplement works better to improve rowing performance: beta alanine or ginseng?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Beta Alanine
Ginseng

Effectiveness Rating: Beta Alanine vs Ginseng

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to improve rowing performance. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence shows beta alanine is better than ginseng in its ability to improve rowing performance. Beta Alanine should provide some positive results while ginseng will not.

Confidence Rating: Beta Alanine vs Ginseng

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 beta alanine and ginseng 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.