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

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Chicory Root (inulin)
Soy Protein

Effectiveness Rating: Chicory Root (inulin) vs Soy Protein

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 soy protein 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 Soy Protein

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 soy protein'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.