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Dra. Maitee Forgione. Farmacéutico, Magister en Planificacion Alimentaria y Nutricional, Experta en suplementos y complementos alimenticios.

Discover what conjugated linoleic acid is and how it helps in the mobilization and loss of fat

Descubre qué es el ácido linoleico conjugado y cómo ayuda en la movilización y pérdida de grasa

Do you feel like you've tried everything to eliminate fat from your body, but nothing has worked for you?

Don't be discouraged. Perhaps you can find the solution in the ingredient that has been most reportedly effective in peeling stubborn fat off the body so it can be burned.

It is better known in the world of weight loss and wellness as CLA.

And here you will learn about the great number of benefits it has, especially to get rid of stubborn fat and prevent it from coming back to you.

What is Conjugated Linoleic Acid or CLA?

Conjugated linoleic acid or CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) is an essential omega-6 fat, which you cannot produce naturally, but must obtain from your diet and/or supplementation in adequate amounts.

You get it in most vegetable oils such as corn, soybean or sunflower. Also, in milk and its derivatives, as well as meat products from ruminant mammals.

Scientific studies have shown that CLA helps in the process of freeing up fat cells to burn and become your main source of energy.

How does it help in mobilization and fat loss?

Conjugated Linoleic Acid prevents you from storing those nasty love handles in various areas of the body and, to top it all off, helps you burn body fat (oxidize) in three steps:

1) Removes fat deposits in your body.
2) Allows it to be transported to the mitochondria.
3) It is oxidized to become energy.

As it speeds up the natural production of norepinephrine, a hormone that allows you to burn fat, you will lose your extra pounds faster.

And since it regulates the metabolism, you will spend more calories and that is synonymous with less fat.

CLA can prevent more fat from being stored, without losing muscle mass along the way.

It also works to decrease insulin resistance, so you're less hungry and cravings .

As if that were not enough, it increases the body temperature, resulting in more calories burned.

CLA takes care of health

    • Helps muscles recover after physical exercise.
    • Benefits the immune system.
    • It has antioxidant effects.
    • Improves the digestive system.
    • It has anti-inflammatory effects and anticancer properties.
    • Contributes to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
    • Helps maintain control of LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

How much CLA should you consume per day?

You need 3 grams of conjugated linoleic acid per day, but through your diet it is practically impossible, because meat and dairy products contain very low amounts. You would have to eat 20 steaks a day to get it.

But there's no reason to stop enjoying its full benefits.

You can achieve this with CLA supplements, especially the one obtained from safflower oil, since it has a higher percentage of this acid than other oils such as soybean, flaxseed, and sunflower.

Of course, although there are no reports of side effects of CLA supplements, you should not exceed it, follow the recommended doses on the label.

 

Remember that losing weight is not achieved by magic. You must be disciplined, persevering and change your life habits, such as a healthy and balanced diet, exercising, sleeping well, among others. 

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