Which supplement works better to increase muscle mass: alpha-linolenic acid or chromium?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Chromium

Effectiveness Rating: Alpha-Linolenic Acid vs Chromium

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to increase muscle mass. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence shows neither alpha-linolenic acid nor chromium has the ability to increase muscle mass. Neither supplement will provide positive results for this claim.

Confidence Rating: Alpha-Linolenic Acid vs Chromium

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.

Chromium's confidence rating is higher than alpha-linolenic acid's. This means chromium's effectiveness rating from above is more valid. This does not necessarily mean that chromium works better, it simply means the evidence (included in this database) backing up chromium is more established.