Which supplement works better to increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels: soy protein or theobromine?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Soy Protein
Theobromine

Effectiveness Rating: Soy Protein vs Theobromine

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence backing up theobromine is great, while the evidence backing up soy protein is good. Theobromine should be able to increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels more effectively, however both supplements should provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Soy Protein vs Theobromine

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 soy protein and theobromine 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.