Which supplement works better to lower total cholesterol levels: chicory root (inulin) or garlic extract?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Chicory Root (inulin)
Garlic Extract

Effectiveness Rating: Chicory Root (inulin) vs Garlic Extract

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. Both chicory root (inulin) and garlic extract have good (but not great) evidence showing they may be able to lower total cholesterol levels. Both supplements should provide some positive results.

Confidence Rating: Chicory Root (inulin) vs Garlic 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.

Both chicory root (inulin) and garlic extract have great confidence rating. This means both supplement's effectiveness ratings above are valid.