Which supplement works better to increase strength: alpha-linolenic acid or whey protein?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Whey Protein

Effectiveness Rating: Alpha-Linolenic Acid vs Whey Protein

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to increase strength. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence backing up whey protein to increase strength is much better than the evidence backing up alpha-linolenic acid. Whey Protein should provide positive results while alpha-linolenic acid will not.

Confidence Rating: Alpha-Linolenic Acid vs Whey Protein

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.

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