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New natural product to accelerate Fat loss and to help athletes to develop more muscle and reduce body fat. CLA is a newly recognized supplement derived from natural sunflower oil.

New natural product to accelerate Fat loss and to help Athlete to add more muscle and drop body fat

Years of research at the University of Wisconsin indicate that CLA may play a role in reduction of body fat and an increase in muscle tone.

CLA or conjugated linolenic acid is found naturally in a variety of foods. Over the past decade, however, our changing dietary patterns have diminished those foods high in CLA content. Now CLA offers a rich source of conjugated linolenic acid from the oil of the sunflower to supplement the diet.... naturally.

Serving Size :

Ingredient	Quantity	Measure	RDA *
CLA, Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Calories	10
Calories from Fat	10
Total Fat:	1	gr	3%
Saturated Fat - less than 1 gram
Polyunsaturated Fat	20	mg
Monosaturated Fat	135	mg
Total Carbohydrates	0	g
Sugars	0	g
Cojugated Linoleic Acid	750	mg

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CLA Report

Conjugated Linoleic Acid

CLA - Conjugated Linoleic Acid - is not a new discovery as some magazines would have you believe. However, a better understanding of its effects are leading to potential applications that are extremely new and exciting. AST Research was the first company to report on CLA’s possible benefits to the athlete over two years ago, and recent studies are backing up our predictions.

CLA was discovered by accident in 1978 by Michael W. Pariza at the University of Wisconsin while looking for mutagen formations in meat during cooking. CLA, found naturally in many animal products, consists of positional and geometric isomers of linoleic acid. The difference between the two centers around CLA’s conjugated double bonds at carbon atoms 10 and 12 or 9 and 11. The 9 cis, 11 trans isomer is considered the most biologically active form of CLA.

Although all the intricacies of CLA are not fully understood, it is widely accepted in the research community that CLA counterbalances the negative effects of linoleic acid and regulates fat and protein metabolism in animals. Pariza, director of the Food Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin said, "A growing body of data indicates that CLA is a newly recognized nutrient that functions to regulate energy retention and metabolism." CLA can best be described as a "Growth Factor".

Food intake efficiency! CLA has been shown in animal studies to increase growth rate through increased feed efficiency. In controlled studies, animals that had their diets supplemented with CLA increased their body protein (muscle tissue) while at the same time, had a significant decrease in body fat. This all occurred in the CLA supplemented animals while their food intake was decreased. Their lean mass increased even though they were eating less! This indicates that CLA increases feed efficiency and also points to a potent nutrient repartitioning effect.

This significant change in body composition can also be attributed in part to CLA’s effect on immune function. When CLA levels fall, interleukin-1 and tumor necrosis factor-a are involved in the accumulation of body fat. CLA has been shown to inhibit the lean tissue wasting caused by high levels of these cytokines.

Actual human studies are on the way with anticipation of simular outcomes. CLA may be the most significant bodybuilding nutrient discovered in this decade. With anti-catabolic effects rivaling even the strongest pharmaceutical compounds, CLA is a naturally occurring nutrient with the ability to help you pack on lean muscle, reduce body fat and at the same time possesses health promoting properties.

CLA occurs naturally in foods such as milk, cheese, beef, and lamb as well as many processed foods. One processed food in particular that’s high in CLA is Cheez Wiz®. But getting enough CLA from your diet for the preferred benefit would require considerable intake of these types of foods. This is not only impractical, but would also have a seriously negative impact on your metabolism due to the high caloric penalty you would pay.

Since this research has surfaced, a more economical and efficient way to get the required CLA has been devised. Through advanced lipid technology, a CLA synthesizing process allows for precision intake through premeasured softgel capsules. This allows for precise CLA intake at determined time intervals without the high calorie food consumption. Not only has CLA been shown to increase muscle mass while reducing body fat, studies have also shown remarkable anti-catabolic, antioxidant, immune enhancement, and anti-cancer benefits. Several other studies have even revealed dramatic cholesterol reducing effects. All this from a structured lipid. A "designer fat" if you would.

To the athlete looking to add more muscle and drop body fat, CLA is a unique discovery that will make accomplishing this feat easier and faster, all the while having positive effects on immune function and antioxidant status, as well as cholesterol lowering effects.

CLA FAQ

What is CLA?

CLA or Conjugated Linoleic Acid, is a naturally occurring nutrient that is found in a wide variety of foods like beef, turkey and some dairy products. There exists evidence that using CLA can lead to increases in lean body mass and a decrease in body fat.

Why should I use CLA?

CLA has been widely studies for several years now. In past studies CLA was shown to be an anti-carcinogen, was shown to reduce the adverse effects induced by immune stimulation, was shown to enhance growth and improve blood lipid profiles. In more recent studies, scientists have examined CLA's effects on fat metabolism and lean muscle gain in laboratory animals and have discovered some very promising results. These results have shown that taking CLA in small dosages has been sufficient to show a positive effect on fat loss and lean mass gain, thus athletes could benefit from CLA supplementation to enhance muscle gains and decrease bodyfat.

What research has been done on CLA?

There have been a number of university animal studies using CLA and demonstrating its effectiveness. One such study using laboratory animals showed that after 6 weeks of supplementation, the CLA fed group had a bodyfat percentage of 4.3 versus the control group which had a bodyfat percentage of 10.1. Another study, that looked at lean mass growth instead of fat loss, showed that the animals that were fed CLA in their diets, gained more bodyweight than the control group. There are university studies in the works to determine CLA's effectiveness on humans.

What doses of CLA should be taken?

There are no definitive studies showing what doses of CLA are most effective. However, many scientists believe that taking 3-6gm per day is sufficient to exert the potentially helpful effects of CLA.