Other names : Acide Linoléique Conjugué, Acide Linoléique Conjugué Cis-9,trans-11, Acide Linoléique Conjugué trans-10,cis-12, Acido Linoleico Conjugado, ALC, Cis-9,trans-11 Conjugated Linoleic Acid, Cis-Linoleic Acid, CLA, CLA-Free Fatty Acid, CLA-Triacylglycerol, LA, Linoleic Acid, Trans-10,cis-12 Conjugated Linoleic Acid.<br>
See also :
* [[Essential Fatty Acids]]
==Special Precautions of Linoleic Acid==
* Not to be confused with linolenic acid or lipoic acid.
* Conjugated linoleic acid is LIKELY SAFE when used in amounts found in foods and is POSSIBLY SAFE for use in medicinal amounts (larger amounts than those found in food). It might cause side effects such as stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue.*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of conjugated linoleic acid in medicinal mounts during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.*Diabetes: There are concerns that taking conjugated linoleic acid can worsen diabetes. Avoid use.*Metabolic syndrome: There are concerns that taking conjugated linoleic acid might increase the risk of getting diabetes if you have metabolic syndrome. Avoid use.
==The benefits of Linoleic Acid are==
When people diet, they start by cutting out fats. What they don't realize is that they are depriving their body of essential fatty acids the body cannot synthesize and live without. Conjugated linoleic acid provides raw materials that help with blood clotting, blood pressure, inflammation, body temperature, and other body functions. People are told to cut out fat from their diets unaware of the importance of good fats they are cutting out. According to an article published in The Journal of Nutrition (Dec 2000, Vol. 130, #12), conjugated linoleic acid has been shown to reduce body fat. A double blind randomized placebo study shows conjugated linoleic acid improves body composition by reducing fat and maintaining muscle tone.