3 findings behind this formula. Hover a card for the detail and the source.
Combined with exercise, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) lowered body fat and insulin resistance more than exercise alone.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of 18 randomised controlled and 2 crossover trials. CLA plus exercise reduced body fat (SMD -0.42) and insulin resistance (SMD -0.25) versus exercise alone, with no higher risk of adverse events.
Across 18 placebo-controlled trials, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) at about 3.2 g a day produced a modest loss of body fat.
Meta-analysis of 18 randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trials with validated body-composition measures. At a median 3.2 g CLA/day, fat loss versus placebo was about 0.09 kg per week, building for up to about 6 months.
In healthy overweight adults, one year of CLA lowered body fat mass by about 7-9% compared with placebo.
Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 180 adults (BMI 25-30) for 12 months, measured by DXA. Body fat mass was 6.9-8.7% lower than placebo, and one CLA form increased lean mass by 1.8%.