Which supplement works better to lower total cholesterol levels: chicory root (inulin) or conjugated linoleic acid?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Chicory Root (inulin)
Conjugated Linoleic Acid

Effectiveness Rating: Chicory Root (inulin) vs Conjugated Linoleic Acid

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to lower total cholesterol levels. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence shows chicory root (inulin) is better than conjugated linoleic acid in its ability to lower total cholesterol levels. Chicory Root (inulin) should provide some positive results while conjugated linoleic acid will not.

Confidence Rating: Chicory Root (inulin) vs Conjugated Linoleic Acid

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.

Chicory Root (inulin)'s confidence rating is higher than conjugated linoleic acid's. This means chicory root (inulin)'s effectiveness rating from above is more valid. This does not necessarily mean that chicory root (inulin) works better, it simply means the evidence (included in this database) backing up chicory root (inulin) is more established.