Conjugated Linoleic Acid
CLA is a natural weight loss aid that helps promote an optimal body composition.*
More specifically, it is the most common omega-6 fatty acid, found in large amounts of vegetable oils but also in various other foods in smaller amounts.
CLA is essentially a type of polyunsaturated, omega-6 fatty acid. In other words, it’s technically a trans fat, but a natural type of trans fat that occurs in many healthy foods.
Fat-Loss
There are studies that indicate that CLA can cause significant fat loss and improve body composition by reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass.*
Studies show that CLA may aid in weight loss by inhibiting fat production, increase fat burning and suppressing appetite.*
Other studies indicate that CLA plus exercise can reduce inflammation and improve appetite control by decreasing leptin and insulin levels.*
Health Benefits
Being that CLA is a natural supplement, it is a great option to have included in our daily lives. Furthermore, this natural supplement has great health benefits to one’s body.
When consuming enough amounts of CLA, people are at a lower risk of various diseases including type 2 diabetes and cancer.* Many studies show that with enough CLA, this can improve metabolic health as well.*