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- What is conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)?
- Important conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) facts
- Why conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is important
What is conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)?
Conjugated-linolenic acid (CLA) is a part of the linolenic acid family of fatty acids. It is found predominantly in the meat and dairy products of ruminants (sheep and cattle mainly).
Conjugated-linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated trans-fat, which research shows that it may not have the same damaging effects that other trans-fats may have.
Important conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) facts
- Conjugated-linolenic acid (CLA) is sometimes known as linoleic acid
- Kangaroo meat may have the highest levels of CLA
- Conjugated-linolenic acid (CLA) may not be beneficial for obese people, which some studies have shown may cause an insulin resistance
Why conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is important
Research has shown that conjugated-linoleic acid (CLA) reduce malignant tumours of various organs and act as an antioxidant.
These health benefits have only been shown in animal studies, they still need to be confirmed in long-term human studies.
references
- Gaullier JM, Halse J, Høye K, Kristiansen K, Fagertun H, Vik H, Gudmundsen O. Conjugated linoleic acid supplementation for 1 y reduces body fat mass in healthy overweight humans. Am J Clin Nutr. 2004 Jun;79(6):1118-25
- Osiecki, Henry, The Nutrient Bible 2002, BioConcepts Publishing
- Osiecki, Henry. The Physician's Handbook of Clinical Nutrition. 6th edition, 2001, BioConcepts Publishing
- Rolfes SR, Pinna K, Whitney E. Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition. 7th Edition, 2005. Brooks Cole Publishing
To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- The Regional Institute (Australia)
