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

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Hibiscus Extract
Potassium

Effectiveness Rating: Hibiscus Extract vs Potassium

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

Confidence Rating: Hibiscus Extract vs Potassium

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 hibiscus extract and potassium have great confidence rating. This means both supplement's effectiveness ratings above are valid.