Which supplement works better to improve sleep quality: apocynum venetum leaf extract or valerian?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Apocynum Venetum Leaf Extract
Valerian

Effectiveness Rating: Apocynum Venetum Leaf Extract vs Valerian

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to improve sleep quality. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence backing up apocynum venetum leaf extract is great, while the evidence backing up valerian is good. Apocynum Venetum Leaf Extract should be able to improve sleep quality more effectively, however both supplements should provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Apocynum Venetum Leaf Extract vs Valerian

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.

Valerian's confidence rating is higher than apocynum venetum leaf extract's. This means valerian's effectiveness rating from above is more valid. This does not necessarily mean that valerian works better, it simply means the evidence (included in this database) backing up valerian is more established.