Which supplement works better to lower blood pressure: hawthorn extract or hibiscus extract?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Hawthorn Extract
Hibiscus Extract

Effectiveness Rating: Hawthorn Extract vs Hibiscus Extract

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 backing up hawthorn extract is great, while the evidence backing up hibiscus extract is good. Hawthorn Extract should be able to lower blood pressure more effectively, however both supplements should provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Hawthorn Extract vs Hibiscus Extract

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.

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