| Fat Absorption Control System
in a Convenient Liquid!
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a dietary supplement
ingredient which is an effective product for reducing body fat and improving
body shape. CLA not only helps you to lose body fat more effectively but
also boosts your immune defenses.
Unfortunately, an effective dose of CLA has been
about 4 to 10 capsules per day depending on the quality of the CLA source
and the size of the gelcap. Now a great-tasting liquid version of highly
concentrated CLA is available. CLA Plus with Clarinol is a rich
source of conjugated linoleic acid, which has been shown to possess a number
of health benefits. Just 1/2 a tablespoon per day is all you need to get
the full benefits of CLA that have been detailed in study after study.
CLA has been shown to help your body reduce fat.
Studies indicate that CLA boosts your immune system. CLA occurs naturally
in dairy products and vegetable oils and is part of a healthy diet. CLA
consumption has decreased dramatically over the last 100 years mainly due
to the increased use of low-fat foods and changes in the way cattle are
fed.
CLA Plus with Clarinol contains the highest
possible concentration of beneficial active CLA fatty acids, which are
called isomers. In a range of 1.4 to 6.8 grams per day of these active
isomers, CLA provides an optimal daily dosage for fat mass reduction. At
least 3.5 grams (3500mg) of CLA per day is recommended by many experts.
Most encapsulated CLA products contain just 750mg of CLA per 1000mg gelcap
so you need to take about 5 of them to match the amount of CLA in a serving
of CLA Plus with Clarinol. Not only is CLA Plus with Clarinol more convenient
than a handful of gelcaps, but much more economical as well!
CLA Plus with Clarinol is provided in glyceride
form. This form is identical to the CLA which occurs in natural products
as vegetable oils, dairy and meat. An additional benefit of the glyceride
is that it has a pleasant taste.
CLA has been shown to decrease body fat in many
scientific studies to date. Therefore, when used in combination with a
sensible diet and moderate exercise, this may result in safe and effective
weight loss.
A number of studies in animals and humans indicate
that CLA supplementation decreases body fat and increases lean muscle mass.
The increase in lean muscle mass is most pronounced in individuals who
are exercising regularly, which makes it an ideal aid for maintaining desirable
weight after extra pounds have been lost. The impact of CLA on fat metabolism
comes from its effect on the interaction between fat storage cells -adipocytes-
with skeletal muscle, the principal site where fat is burned to meet the
body's energy needs. CLA appears to reduce the adipocytes. At the same
time, CLA enhances the breakdown of fat molecules in the skeletal muscle
cells, and it may mitigate the breakdown of muscle tissue to provide energy.
Thus, fat is burned at a higher rate, while muscle is both fueled and preserved,
leading to a reduction in fat and an increase in lean muscle mass.
CLA is a vegetable oil with a unique structure.
Following digestion CLA is absorbed and metabolized by the body - as are
all types of oils. Studies in animals and humans have shown that if the
amount of CLA in the diet is increased this will result in an increase
in the CLA levels in the body tissues.
Scientists now believe that CLA may have
a unique effect on body fat by many means:
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By blocking the transport mechanism of fat into fat
cells. This way the size of these fat cells is reduced, which may lead
to an improved body shape.
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By enhancing the activity of an enzyme present in
the muscles. By stimulating this enzyme, it helps the body to burn more
fat.
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Fat cells in the body may remain smaller and do not
mature. This reduces the level of fat in the body.
No more yo-yo dieting!
Furthermore, CLA may put an end to the frustrations
of those who find it difficult to keep their weight stable following a
weight loss diet. Especially with crash dieting, the yo-yo effect occurs,
where weight is put back on shortly after losing it. A study in the US
showed the CLA may help reduce this effect. After the dietary period in
this study less body fat accumulated in those taking CLA than those who
were not.
The History of CLA
In the early eighties a substance isolated from
grilled ground beef by Michael W. Pariza and his research team at the University
of Wisconsin was found to inhibit the development of tumors in mice. After
further study the substance was identified as conjugated linoleic acid
(CLA), a derivative of linoleic acid that is found widely in vegetable
oils and animal fats.
CLA is a derivative of linoleic acid, an essential
fatty acid found in large amounts in our regular diet. The presence of
conjugated fatty acids in milk fat was first established over 66 years
ago (Booth et al. 1935). Increased UV light absorption pointed to an increase
in conjugated fatty acids in milk which was observed after cows were turned
out to pasture in the spring. Unfortunately, cow milk does not contain
the large amount of CLA today as it once did due to more "economical" feeding
methods.
The biological activity of CLA, however, was unknown
until Pariza’s discovery, which set off an explosion of research in this
area. Extensive research is underway to determine the total health benefit
potential of CLA. The increase is research and general interest in CLA
has led to commercial production from vegetable oils high in linoleic acid.
The Research
*The information provided is intended solely for
informational and educational purpose, and not as medical advice. Please
consult a medical or health professional if you have questions about your
health.
Since the early eighties there has been a steady
stream of publications, which has grown exponentially by the late nineties.
CLA research began with the anti-cancer effects of CLA and soon expanded
to other areas of human health. Studies are now showing that CLA may have
potential in the prevention of a wide range of human medical conditions.
Additionally, CLA may enhance the activity of the immune system. A dedicated
CLA web site from the University of Wisconsin records all CLA publications,
which keeps the CLA scientific community well informed of each others work.
CLA in the Diet
CLA is naturally produced by cattle and is therefore
present in milk, beef and dairy products. It is now known that CLA levels
in milk increase when cows are fed grass as opposed to cereals. Therefore,
it is believed that CLA levels in food were much higher in the past when
cattle were fed mainly on grass, whereas today CLA levels are lower due
to more economical feeding methods.
There are many surveys published analyzing the
CLA content of foods around the world and in addition scientists have estimated
consumption data of CLA by humans. Results suggest that CLA intake varies
from 160-430 mg of CLA per day. This variation is dependent on a number
of factors including dietary choice, age and sex of an individual.
However, intake is much lower than those of scientific
studies inducing beneficial health effects. Therefore the research suggests
that in order to obtain health benefits reported for CLA we must supplement
our daily diet to reach the levels required for optimum effects, supplementation
CLA Plus with Clarinol can safely provide.
Where does CLA Plus with Clarinol come from?
The CLA in CLA Plus with Clarinol is produced
from vegetable oils. Only natural sunflower and safflower oils are used.
CLA Plus with Clarinol is produced in a dedicated plant in Wormerveer,
the Netherlands by a team of experts focused on the production of a world
class product. CLA Plus with Clarinol meets a strict set of quality
and safety standards (including ISO, GMP and HACCP) resulting in the highest
quality CLA available.
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