conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
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Introduction
Used in Body Solutions, Diene-O-Lene Tonalin & others. Occurs naturally in dairy products & beef.
Indications
(uses)
- used for weight loss
- allegedly reduces risk of colon cancer[2]
Mechanism of action
- allegedly destroys fat cells
- no good evidence it causes weight loss
More general terms
Components
References
- ↑ Prescriber's Letter 9(4):24 2002 Natural Products For Weight Loss Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=180409&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Larsson SC et al, High-fat dairy food and conjugated linoleic acid intakes in relation to colorectal cancer incidence in the Swedish Mammography Cohort Am J Clin Nutr 2005, 82:894 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16210722