Which supplement works better to lower blood pressure: guar gum or magnesium?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Guar Gum
Magnesium

Effectiveness Rating: Guar Gum vs Magnesium

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to lower blood pressure. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence shows magnesium is better than guar gum in its ability to lower blood pressure. Magnesium should provide some positive results while guar gum will not.

Confidence Rating: Guar Gum vs Magnesium

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 guar gum and magnesium 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.