CLA’s postive effects

It’s estimated that over 55% of adults are significantly overweight. Research continues to mount as study after study shows CLA’s positive effect on fat metabolism and weight loss. CLA has been shown to increase the activity of the enzyme, lipoprotein lipase, which breaks down fat. In another study, Scandanavian researchers gave a group of over 150 overweight men and women approximately 4 grams of CLA a day. After one year of supplementation, the subjects taking CLA lost an average of 9% body fat without changing their lifestyle or eating habits! CLA’s effects on the metabolism are subtle and it certainly is no “quick fix” for fat loss. However CLA is one of the few truly research proven compounds, shown in scientific research to enhance the fat loss process. According to the research, the dose of 3-4 grams of CLA each day will enhance fat loss, particularly in people who perform vigorous exercise and follow a kilojoule controlled diet.

Source: Am J Clin Nutrition 79, 2004

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