Which supplement works better to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels: anthocyanins or guar gum?
Ratings at a Glance
| Supplement | Effectiveness Rating | Confidence Rating |
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| Anthocyanins | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| Guar Gum | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Effectiveness Rating: Anthocyanins vs Guar Gum
The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. Both anthocyanins and guar gum have great evidence backing up their ability to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. They should both provide positive results.
Confidence Rating: Anthocyanins vs Guar Gum
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.
Anthocyanins's confidence rating is higher than guar gum's. This means anthocyanins's effectiveness rating from above is more valid. This does not necessarily mean that anthocyanins works better, it simply means the evidence (included in this database) backing up anthocyanins is more established.


