Which supplement works better to increase bone density: potassium or vitamin d3?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Potassium
Vitamin D3

Effectiveness Rating: Potassium vs Vitamin D3

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to increase bone density. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence backing up potassium is great, while the evidence backing up vitamin d3 is good. Potassium should be able to increase bone density more effectively, however both supplements should provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Potassium vs Vitamin D3

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 potassium and vitamin d3 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.