Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) As Fat Burner

CLA is an omega-6 essential fatty acid (EFA) that is a product of linoleic acid in the bacterium. It is at least a family of 28 isomers of linoleic acid. It is found mostly in meat and dairy products of ruminants.

It is sold as a supplement that is said to help with weight loss. In previous researches, it has shown the ability to inhibit cancer in mice though the effect in humans is still subject to continuous thorough research.

So how do you lose body fat by taking fat? The irony here is very evident. So let us hear what they have to say about it. The marketers of this product have been taunted as selling hope in a dubious promise. However, some people have incorporated the use of CLA in their daily diet and have come to believe in the promised effects. When incorporated in a plan of diet and exercise it has helped in fat loss, increase in muscles and exercise endurance.

Initially, researchers had indicated that there was insufficient evidence to support the argument that it helps the overweight or the obese. However continued confessions by users prompted them to get back to their labs and figure this out.

How does CLA work?

The research for this still goes on and has not been able to enumerate clearly how it works.However, it is believed that it helps to lower the melting point of fat so that with lesser exercise than the usual you are able to shed some fat. It has also been thought to bring about an inhibiting effect on the growth of fat cells. It has also been thought to increase the metabolism rate and in essence, increase the speed of fat burning. It is important to note that these effects take place with a dietary plan. Those that have stopped observing keen dietary schedules have receded in these changes. One cannot stop dieting and continue taking this supplement and expect these changes to continue exhibiting themselves. Research showed that those who stopped taking diet and continued to take the supplement gained fats at a 50:50 ratio to muscles.

Where to find CLA

It can be found naturally in grass fed animal meat. It is estimated that animals that feed on grass have around 500% more conjugated linoleic acid as compared to those fed on grain feeds. Beef and lamb have high levels of CLA while there are small amounts in chicken and pork.

Ovo-lacto vegetarians will find it in dairy products like cheese and raw milk while the strict vegetarians will find it in white button mushrooms and vegetable oils like safflower and sunflower oils. CLA Safflower oil is processed by altering and chemically conjugating linoleic acid found in the safflower seed. While industrial conjugated linoleic acid is not very celebrated, it gives vegans a chance to invest and benefit from this essential omega 6 acids.

However many of these foods also have a high level of saturated fats and high intake would lead to increased body fats thus achieve the opposite of the desired effect. It would be more prudent to take it naturally from foods of course observing regulation rather than take in from heavily distorted forms in supplements which will more often than not cause side effects.

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