Which supplement works better to increase weight loss: alpha lipoic acid or conjugated linoleic acid?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Conjugated Linoleic Acid

Effectiveness Rating: Alpha Lipoic Acid vs Conjugated Linoleic Acid

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to increase weight loss. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence backing up alpha lipoic acid is great, while the evidence backing up conjugated linoleic acid is good. Alpha Lipoic Acid should be able to increase weight loss more effectively, however both supplements should provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Alpha Lipoic Acid vs Conjugated Linoleic Acid

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 alpha lipoic acid and conjugated linoleic acid 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.