I hope this information may help other people. Long story short I got my blood test results today and they're the best ever. My triglycerides have always been between 200 to 300. I've tried the usual diet and exercise, then niacin and cinnamon for 3 months with no change. In January I started taking 500mg of L-Carnitine my tri's went down to 178, they have never been below 209. I will continue taking it until my next test in 6 months.