Conjugated Linoleic Acids Reduce Body Fat
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In a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, overweight and obese subjects were given either placebo or a CLA dietary supplement (Brnad: Clarinol).
The researchers report that, at the end of the study, subjects in the CLA supplemented group had significantly reduced body fat mass, compared to placebo, with the reduction most notable in the legs (0.8 kg loss versus placebo).
Lean body mass measurements also increased in the CLA group, by an average of 0.5 kg, while no significant changes in bone mineral density, blood lipid levels, or markers of inflammation.
There have been several proposed mechanisms on how CLA does this, but is still so far being researched. But the study has shown that Clarinol CLA is safe, well-tolerated and may just be the scientific backing to Clarinol’s receipt of the Slimmiing Ingredient of the Year award.
I wonder what the CLA is derived from? If it’s vegetarian, this would be a good supplement for those who don’t eat meat. If it’s from meat, I wonder if it wouldn’t simply be better to eat fresh organic butter, cream, and grassfed beef instead of taking a pill (though I understand that grain-raised beef and regular butter don’t have as much CLA). Do you happen to know? It would be interesting to look into!
Sara, CLA are naturally occuring in milk. However they are not present in levels high enough to produce the medicinal effects mentioned, thus its delivery as a dietary supplement.
Hi Sara:
There is indeed a CLA from a botanical source, it is called Omega 5.
Omega-5 oil is extraced from the seeds of pomegranates and can be purchased in the form of oil in a bottle or soft gel caps.
This company: http://www.pomega5.com also make great skin care out of Omega 5.
I love the POMEGA5 Healing Cream, my friends use it for their cellulite problems.
Try their gel caps.
Lucy
Hi Sara,
To tell you the truth I never really though of CLA as a supplement for vegetarians. But, it makes complete sense since most people receive their CLA through the meats they eat.
CLA is derived from safflower seed oil, well at least for companies who use high quality ingredients. Most CLA manufacturers only use a proprietary blend of CLA, which consists of a combination of safflower and sunflower seed oil, basically it’s just a diluted formula.
It’s not a miracle supplement that will miraculously make you lose weight on it’s own, but for under $20, it’s a definite no brainner to add to anyone’s supplement collection.
I stacked mine with a decent protein powder and a healthy fitness program and noticed some decent muscle gains while reducing fat.
I purchased mine through this http://Wellnesspartners.com/ for something like $17.99. They have one of the better formulas, which is 1,285mg a capsule. Most companies use 1,000mg.
Hope this helped