First Long-term CLA Study Shows Body Fat Reduction

Jean-Michel Gaullier's "Efficacy and Safety of One-year Supplementation with Conjugated Linoleic Acid in Moderate Overweight," presented at the 2003 American Oil and Chemist Society's Meeting, showed that TONALIN® CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) reduced body fat by 9% and increased lean muscle by 2%. The effects on body composition were produced by trials performed with a mixture of the bioactive isomers (cis-9, trans-11 and trans-10, cis-12).

Overweight subjects were randomized in three groups, and supplemented for one year either with CLA given as free fatty acid, or as triglycerides, and compared with a placebo (olive oil). Measurements performed with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry show significant changes over time.

Cognis Nutrition and Health,
Duane Fimreite, 708-579-6215,
duane.fimreite@cognis-us.com

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

Switching from plastic to paper-based packaging often comes with new challenges. This webinar will explore how an ovenable, fiber-based packaging solution can deliver the benefits of plastic with 90% less plastic usage.

The Winter Fancy Food Show is where specialty food makers go to exhibit their newest and best products and where buyers go to find their next bestsellers.