fish oil would be a better choice. CLA isnt looked at as being so great
Udo Erasmus
CLA is a trans-fatty acid. It is not an essential fatty acid. And it should not be called LA because it's not linoleic acid anymore. So the name is misleading. I don't use CLA. I don't recommend CLA. I think primarily there's a lot of hype there. It's not something that's natural to the human body. I would just as soon stick to the basics, the essential fatty acids that we must have to be healthy.
christian finn
CLA doesn't seem to do much for individuals who are already lean, and might be more useful for somebody who needs to lose 30-50 pounds, rather than those last stubborn 5-10 pounds. However, considering the possible influence of CLA on lipoprotein [a], combined with the effect of the trans-10, cis-12 isomer on insulin resistance in obese men, the long-term safety of CLA is open to debate. Although lowering the dose may reduce these side effects, the benefits are also likely to disappear.
will brink
for increasing muscle mass or improving performance, it gets a thumbs down unitl more human research is done. as a fat loss agent, it may be worth a try but again, research is conflicting at best. at this point, even though i am giving it a thumbs down for building muscle, i consider it one of those "might be worth a try" supplements.
lonnie lowery
Despite often rigorous dietary and activity controls, I've yet to see CLA affect fat mass in weight trained men at any dose. It (CLA) just doesn't seem to do anything for leaning-out active adult men.
phil kaplan
CLA has been making a few headlines as a fat burner, and those headlines use the all-too-common words, 'research has proven.' The problem with these words is compounded by the fact that supplement sellers will only share research that appears to lend some credence to their offerings. Personally I'm not sold on CLA. It's expensive and the preponderance of available evidence suggests that it isn't a bodybuilding or fat loss aid
tom ventuno
Essential fatty acids (EFA's) are very important in human nutrition. I would recommend however, that you skip the CLA and instead focus on fixing your diet before even considering any supplements. Then, after you're sure you're getting plenty of EFA's from your food, if you want to take an EFA supplement, consider flaxseed oil or an essential oil blend such as Udo's Choice. Another option is fish oil, although, again, fix your diet first: If you eat fatty fish such as Salmon a couple times per week, you've got yourself covered.
