National TV reports are featuring fatty acid CLA's benefits for good reason! It is thought that one major reason for the current obesity epidemic in America may be widespread CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) deficiency! Scientists have found that we no longer get enough CLA in our diets. There are two principal reasons:
1) cows seldom graze on grass which is rich in a substance called linoleic acid, which is converted by the cow's digestive system into an important fatty acid called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and
2) "fat phobia" has caused a dramatic reduction in the consumption of CLA containing dairy and beef products.
Some studies have shown that CLA supplementation may improve the lean mass to body fat ratio, while decreasing fat accumulation, especially on the abdomen! In other words, CLA in your diet may help you stay slim and improve your muscle to fat ratio.
Recent CLA Studies Show Remarkable Results! Researchers recently reported on a very promising 3 month double-blind human study in twenty healthy volunteers (ten men, ten women). The CLA dose was six 500 mg. capsules (3 grams) per day, 2 capsules in the morning, 2 capsules at lunch and 2 capsules at dinner.
Interestingly, the test subjects were asked not to change any aspect of their diet and lifestyle while participating in the study. The CLA group achieved an impressive twenty percent reduction in body fat while no changes were seen in the placebo group.
CLA Energizes and Keeps Fat Off! Researchers at the University of Wisconsin recruited 80 obese volunteers into a 3-month, controlled study. Those taking CLA reported less fatigue, dizziness and nausea Most notably, when the study participants resumed eating their "normal" diets, the placebo group piled the pounds back on at the astounding rate of 75% body fat and 25% lean muscle. The group that continued taking the CLA supplement gained 45% body fat and 55% lean muscle mass. Researchers theorize that CLA may block fat cells that are in the body from filling up with fat.
CLA May Help Melt Fat and Build Muscle. A recently published article in the Journal of Nutrition, reports that CLA appears to melt away fat while boosting lean muscle mass. According to Dr. Jan Wadstein, Associate Professor of Medicine at Lund University and leader of a Scandinavian research team, "while CLA is no magic bullet, it may prove to be a useful tool in combination with exercise."
Dr. Wadstein found that consuming 3.4 grams of CLA daily helped overweight individuals mobilize fat from cells while revving up muscle metabolism. According to Dr. Wadstein, "The present data indicate that consumption of CLA reduces (body fat mass) in overweight, moderately obese healthy volunteers."
CLA May Support Healthy Insulin Sensitivity New evidence suggests that including CLA in the diet may support healthy insulin sensitivity and help control Type II diabetes.
Type II diabetics who consumed 6 grams of CLA dietary supplement daily for 8 weeks showed an improved (lower) body fat to lean muscle ratio, lower triglyceride levels and improved serum insulin levels at the end of the study period, according to preliminary research findings presented at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society.
Editor's Note: If you are a diabetic or taking medication consult your physician. KETO CLA is not intended to prevent or treat any disease.
