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Conjugated Linoleic Acid
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What is Conjugated Linoleic Acid?
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is a slightly modified form of the omega-6 essential fatty acid "Linoleic Acid" that can help reduce body fat, increase lean muscle mass, maintain a healthy heart and arteries, maintain good mood and mental state, maintain healthy skin, keep cells working properly, help relieve diabetic neuropathy and help relieve PMS symptoms. CLA is also a potent antioxidant and has been known to enhance the immune system.
Who Should Consider Conjugated Linoleic Acid?
- People who are trying to lose weight, particularly those with thyroid conditions
- Conjugated Linoleic Acid supplementation may be helpful for those on a weight-loss regimen that also includes calorie reduction and exercise.3
- Athletes seeking enhances muscle growth8
- Athletes seeking to increase their metobolic rate7
- People seeking to boost their immune system6
- People seeking to lower their cholesterol7
- People seeking to lower their triglyceride levels3,7
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Background on Conjugated Linoleic Acid
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is a slightly modified form of the essential omega-6 fatty acid Linoleic Acid, found in meats and dairy products. The human body cannot produce linoleic acid on its own and must get it from these types of sources. CLA is also a potent antioxidant, anti-carcinogen, and has been known to enhance the immune system.1
Conjugated Linoleic Acid is an important omega-6 fatty acid that can help:
- reduce body fat and increase lean muscle mass;
- maintain healthy heart and arteries;
- maintain mood through prostaglandin modulation;
- relieve Eczema and maintain healthy skin;
- keep cell membranes working properly and efficiently;
- relieve Diabetic neuropathy;
- relieve PMS and cyclical breast pain
CLA and Fat Loss
There has been much research done on the effects of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), some focusing on body fat reduction and weight loss. One such study, a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study was conducted by Dr. Michael Pariza with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The study of 71 dieters found that when the diesters discontinued dieting, they were more likely to gain muscle than fat if they were supplementing with CLA.2
In August 2001, Swedish researchers studied 53 men and women. The control group was given placebo capsules while the test group received capsules containing 4.2 g/d of conjugated linoleic acid. All participants were asked to not alter their lifestyle in any way - no additional exercise, supplementation or dieting. At the conclusion of the study those taking CLA experienced body fat reduction of 3.8%.3 Their findings suggest that CLA prevents fat from accumulating in the body either by reducing fat metabolism or increasing the burning of calories.
CLA and the bodybuilding community
Many bodybuilders use Conjugated Linoleic Acid for help in:
- increasing metabolic rate7
- enhancing muscle growth4,5
- enhancing immune system6
- lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels7
Attention dieters
Weight loss occurs when a person burns more calories than s/he ingests. Therefore, eating less, eating right, and exercising are essential to your weight loss program. Easier said than done! Additionally, it is important to focus on fat loss as opposed to just weight loss, since nobody has a reason to want to lose lean muscle tissue. The products we offer can be a valuable aid in your effort, if used responsibly. Our customers who heed this advice invariably succeed and often report to us that our products were helpful to them. Remember, it is impossible to "lose weight overnight" in a healthy manner. Permanent, healthy weight loss takes time and dedication. Good luck, we know you can do it!
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Label Facts
CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid), 1000mg, 90 Softgels:
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 3 Capsules
Servings per container: 30 |
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Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value |
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| Calories |
30 |
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| Calories from Fat |
30 |
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| Total Fat |
3000 mg |
4.6%* |
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| Saturated Fat |
270 mg |
1%* |
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| Polyunsaturated Fat |
2400 mg |
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| Monounsaturated Fat |
330 mg |
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| Protein |
750 mg |
1.5%* |
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| Conjugated Linoleic Acid Concentrate (80% CLA) (from Safflower Seed Oil) |
3000 mg |
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Other ingredients: Gelatin, vegetable glycerine, purified water, natural caramel color, titanium dioxide.
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Dietary Restrictions
 Gelatin capsule used with a vegetarian formula.
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References
- Cannella C and Giusti AM. Conjugated linoleic acid: a natural anticarcinogenic substance from animal food. Ital. J Food Sc, 12:123-27 (2000).
- Pariza MW, Park Y, Cook ME. Mechanisms of action of conjugated linoleic acid: evidence and speculation. Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 223:8-13(2000).
- Smedman A, Vessby B. Conjugated linoleic acid supplementation in humans - Metabolic effects. Lipids 36:773-781 (2001).
- Ferreira M, Krieder R, Wilson M. Effects of CLA supplementation during resistance training on body composition and strength. J Strength Conditioning Res 11:280(1998).
- Lowery LM, Appicelli PA, Lemon PWR. Conjugated linoleic acid enhances muscle size and strength gains in novice bodybuilders. Med Sci Sports Exerc 30:S182(1998) [Abstract].
- Kritchevsky D, Czarnecki SK. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in health and disease. Chim Oggi (Chemistry Today) 19(6):26-28(2001).
- Houseknecht KL, Vanden Heuvei JP, Moya-Camarena SY, et al. Dietary conjugated linoleic acid normalizes impaired glucose tolerance in the Zucker diabetic fa/fa rat. Biochem Biophys Red Commun 244:678-82(1998).
- Park Y, Albright KJ, Liu W, Storkson JM, Cook ME, Pariza MW. Effect of conjugated linoleic acid on body composition in mice. Lipids 1997 Aug;32(8):853-8.
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