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Animal research also suggests an effect
of CLA supplementation on reducing body fat,5 6 limiting
food allergy reactions,7 preventing atherosclerosis,8 9 and
improving glucose tolerance.10 Studies also shown reduces body
fat and improves lean muscle mass/tone in every species that has been studied. Its
effects are well-documented by studies from University of Wisconsin. Researchers
there, looking for compounds that would stop cancer formation, found that CLA required
less food and obtained equal body mass with lower body fat than controls.
Where is it found? CLA is
found mainly in dairy products and also in beef, poultry, eggs, and corn oil. Bacteria
that live in the intestine of humans can produce CLA from linoleic acid, but
supplementation of a rich source of linoleic acid did not produce increases in blood
levels of CLA in one human study.11 CLA is available as a supplement. |
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CLA is a naturally
occurring free fatty acid that has been shown to improve nutrient
usage and promote muscle tone. Each softgel contains:
1000.Conjugated
Linoleic Acid, 430
mg Fatty Acid Complex
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