Which supplement works better to increase strength: betaine or l-arginine alpha ketoglutarate?
Ratings at a Glance
| Supplement | Effectiveness Rating | Confidence Rating |
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| Betaine | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| L-Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Effectiveness Rating: Betaine vs L-Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate
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 shows neither betaine nor l-arginine alpha ketoglutarate has the ability to increase strength. Neither supplement will provide positive results for this claim.
Confidence Rating: Betaine vs L-Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate
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.
Betaine's confidence rating is higher than l-arginine alpha ketoglutarate's. This means betaine's effectiveness rating from above is more valid. This does not necessarily mean that betaine works better, it simply means the evidence (included in this database) backing up betaine is more established.


