Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)

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.
Conjugated linoleic acid refers to a group of chemicals found in the fatty acid linoleic acid. Dairy products and beef are the major dietary sources.

Benefits and uses of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) are

Conjugated linoleic acid might help reduce body fat deposits and improve immune function.

• Colon and rectal cancer. Some research suggests that a diet high in conjugated linoleic acid might reduce the risk of cancer of the colon and rectum in women. It is not known whether taking conjugated linoleic acid supplements provides the same benefit.
• Obesity. Conjugated linoleic acid might help decrease body fat, but it does not seem to decrease body weight.
• Breast cancer. There is preliminary evidence that conjugated linoleic acid might help prevent breast cancer. Women who have passed menopause and have a higher intake of conjugated linoleic acid from foods, particularly cheese, seem to have a lower risk of developing breast cancer.
• Bodybuilding.
• Reducing cholesterol levels.
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