Which supplement works better to lower total cholesterol levels: glucomannan or prickly pear?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Glucomannan
Prickly Pear

Effectiveness Rating: Glucomannan vs Prickly Pear

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 glucomannan and prickly pear have great evidence backing up their ability to lower total cholesterol levels. They should both provide positive results.

Confidence Rating: Glucomannan vs Prickly Pear

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 glucomannan and prickly pear have low confidence ratings. This means neither supplement has an adequate amount of research to back up this claim. A low confidence rating questions the validity of the effectiveness rating.