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CLA Product InformationConjugated Linoleic Acid, or CLA, is a supplement that the medical community has known about for some time. Through diet, it can be gotten by eating beef, lamb, butter, and whole milk products. Dairy produced from free-range animals has a higher content of CLA—so if you are looking to get CLA through diet, you may have to look carefully for products that do not come from cows that are grain-fed. Not only that, but it’s the full-fat versions of dairy products that contain CLA—and eating loads of these all for one nutrient is just plain unhealthy. A supplement is the best choice when it comes to CLA.
So why would you want to incorporate CLA into your diet? Well, for people fighting the battle against weight gain, the addition of CLA to the diet may prove beneficial. First of all, it boosts the metabolism. Secondly, it encourages subsequent weight gain to appear in the form of muscle rather than fat. CLA is no fast miracle, and only a few studies have been done, but in addition to dieting and a regular exercise regimen, CLA can keep fat off and improve muscle mass.
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| CLAHow does it do that? The answer seems simple. CLA prevents the enzyme from working that permits fat to pour into cells. In a study that had overweight men add CLA to their diets after an exercise program, the men did gain weight back—only this time, it was in the form of muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat, and more muscle burns more fat. It seems like a winning situation. In addition, dieters taking CLA found they had fewer headaches and stomach upset, implying CLA actually makes the dieting process more pleasant.
There is a tentative suspicion that CLA may reduce cancer risk, though no human studies have been undertaken to prove or disprove this conjecture. Scientists do know that CLA positively affects the immune system, which may play a large role in cancer’s response to treatment with CLA.
Other benefits of CLA may include:
- Immune system enhancement
- Lower cholesterol levels
- Lower triglyceride levels
- Less fat in the abdominal area
- Fewer allergic reactions to food
It is recommended to take CLA with food, as it is known to cause slight stomach upset. 3 grams a day has been the dosage used in experiments that shows the most success. Like all supplements, the content and additives vary from brand to brand. Tonalin or Clarinol CLA are brands that adhere to certain standards resulting from research. Before committing yourself to CLA—talk to your doctor, who may be able to suggest a CLA maker that will provide CLA without any harmful additives. |
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