Which supplement works better to increase testosterone: coleus forskohlii extract or mucuna pruriens?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Coleus Forskohlii Extract
Mucuna Pruriens

Effectiveness Rating: Coleus Forskohlii Extract vs Mucuna Pruriens

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to increase testosterone. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence backing up mucuna pruriens is great, while the evidence backing up coleus forskohlii extract is good. Mucuna Pruriens should be able to increase testosterone more effectively, however both supplements should provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Coleus Forskohlii Extract vs Mucuna Pruriens

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 coleus forskohlii extract and mucuna pruriens 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.