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CLA -
Weight Loss Wonder
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by:
Patricia Valle
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~CLA
- Weight Loss Wonder
Trade name "Tonalin" - CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) is a naturally
occurring fatty acid that is found in primarily meat and dairy
products, and is also derived from safflower oil. CLA has gained a lot
of attention in the past few years, due to its safe and effective use
as a weight-loss product. CLA not only helps with weight loss, but
converts excess fat into lean muscle mass.
There have been numerous studies showing that CLA is being used for
other health benefits besides weight loss, but the main reason of its
popularity seems to be focused on the reduction of body fat. CLA
increase lean muscle mass which helps slim the body; because the more
muscle mass, the more the body uses up calories, thereby speeding up
the fat-burning process. Some of the studies have shown that people
taking this supplement lost a significant amount of weight without
changing their diet. CLA interferes with a substance in the body called
"lipoprotein lipase" which stores fat in the body. By interfering with
this substance, the body uses stored fat and turns it into energy.
Not only does this remarkable supplement help burn fat, but it seems to
interfere with the growth of tumors and cancer. It has a great
cancer-fighting potential. It has also been shown to be effective
against breast cancer. Some of the other health benefits of using CLA,
are for an enhanced immune system, as well as for anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant protection. Another interesting point is that CLA seems to
have the ability to prevent the build-up of cholesterol deposits in the
arteries.
Diabetics may also benefit from CLA, because of its ability to
normalize impaired glucose tolerance in people who are non-insulin
dependant; thus playing an important part for the treatment of Type 1
Diabetes. Studies are still being conducted at many universities to
explore other aspects of using CLA.
Suggested use of this supplement should be 1 capsule with each meal.
Although this supplement has no known side effects, caution should be
used if you suffer from gallbladder problems, liver disease, or if you
have a problem with fat digestion. Make sure you are getting pure CLA
(Tonalin). CLA can be found in health food stores.
About the Author
Patricia is a Nutrition Consultant in the Los
Angeles area, and has written articles on herbs, nutrition and
alternative healing methods for over ten years. Many of her articles
are featured in several publications.
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