Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is quite possibly the supplement of choice when looking for that weight-loss miracle pill. One group of overweight women lost 9% body fat in one year’s time even though they didn’t change their lifestyle or eating habits in any way.
This is the first time CLA has been researched for it’s effects on body composition an the results are clearly remarkable.
Never heard of CLA?
CLA is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in meat and dairy products. It is a popular dietary supplement benefiting people who want to lose fat, maintain weight loss, lower blood pressure, boost their immune system, retain lean muscle mass, and control type 2 diabetes – the type of diabetes that is often associated with obesity.
CLA comes in different concentrations. Products containing 80% CLA are recommended to get maximum weight-loss results.
CLA has been shown to prevent heart disease and several types of cancer. It also appears to enhance the immune system.
One study involving 180 overweight men and women, all between 25 and 30 BMI (body mass index). A BMI — an indicator of body fat — over 25...