A fatty acid found in meat and dairy products, better known as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), may help build lean muscle and manage a healthy weight. Although the benefits of CLA can be realized by consuming moderate amounts of beef, milk and cheese, randomized studies indicate that CLA supplementation may improve metabolic performance and shrink fat cells.

Don’t put all your money in one basket, though. CLA research is nascent and there hundreds of CLA supplements on the market claiming to reduce abdominal fat, balance cholesterol and fight free radicals. How do you distinguish one CLA supplement from another?

Many say Tonalin® CLA is the highest quality CLA available and, when used in conjunction with a balanced diet and exercise, may help you better manage weight and preserve lean muscle tissue. Realize that CLA is neither a diet pill nor a stimulant of any type. Tonalin® CLA is derived from natural safflower oil and blocks the healthy enzyme that breaks down fat in the digestion system; in essence, passing the fat from foods onto excretion before it is deposited and store in the body.

This entry was posted on Friday, April 25th, 2008 @ 7:46 am on the category weight-loss .