Which supplement works better to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels: psyllium or tart cherry?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Psyllium
Tart Cherry

Effectiveness Rating: Psyllium vs Tart Cherry

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 psyllium and tart cherry have great evidence backing up their ability to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. They should both provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Psyllium vs Tart Cherry

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.

Psyllium's confidence rating is higher than tart cherry's. This means psyllium's effectiveness rating from above is more valid. This does not necessarily mean that psyllium works better, it simply means the evidence (included in this database) backing up psyllium is more established.