Which supplement works better to lower triglyceride levels: alpha-linolenic acid or cinnamon?

Ratings at a Glance

Supplement	Effectiveness Rating	Confidence Rating
Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Cinnamon

Effectiveness Rating: Alpha-Linolenic Acid vs Cinnamon

The effectiveness rating is a measure of the supplements' ability to lower triglyceride levels. This rating answers the question of whether or not a supplement does what it claims. The evidence shows alpha-linolenic acid is better than cinnamon in its ability to lower triglyceride levels. Alpha-Linolenic Acid should provide some positive results while cinnamon will not.

Confidence Rating: Alpha-Linolenic Acid vs Cinnamon

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 alpha-linolenic acid and cinnamon 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.