Conjugated Linoleic Acid
What other names is Conjugated Linoleic Acid known by?
Cis-9,trans-11 conjugated linoleic acid; CLA; LA; linoleic; trans-10,cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid.
What is Conjugated Linoleic Acid?
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) refers to a group of chemicals found in the fatty acid linoleic acid. Dairy products and beef are the major dietary sources.
Possibly Effective for...
- 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.
- Obesity. Conjugated linoleic acid might help decrease body fat, but it does not seem to decrease body weight.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Cancer, bodybuilding, reducing cholesterol levels, and other conditions.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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