CLA

CLA - Conjugated Linoleic Acid - is not a new discovery, however, a better understanding of its effects are leading to potential applications that are extremely new and exciting. 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 counterbalances the negative effects of linoleic acid and regulates fat and protein metabolism in animals.These studies show the most significant effect of CLA on weight management is on body composition, a reduction in total body fat and an increase in lean body mass. Another meta-analysis found that CLA supplementation produces about 1% increased growth in targeted lean body mass per week.