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CLA, or Conjugated Linoleic Acid, is found naturally in a variety of
foods. Tonalin offers a rich source of CLA from the oil of the sunflower
to supplement the diet...naturally.
Research Proven to Build Muscle, Reduce Body Fat, and Induce a Optimum
Cellular Environment For Improved Health!
CLA - Conjugated Linoleic Acid - is not a new discovery as some magazines
would have you believe. However, a better understanding of its effects
are leading to potential applications that are extremely new and exciting.
CLA was discovered by accident in 1978 by Michael W. Pariza at the University
of Wisconsin while looking for mutagen formations in meat during cooking.
Although all the intricacies of CLA are not fully understood, it is widely
accepted in the research community that CLA counterbalances the negative
effects of linoleic acid and regulates fat and protein metabolism in animals.
Pariza, director of the Food Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin
said, “A growing body of data indicates that CLA is a newly recognized
nutrient that functions to regulate energy retention and metabolism.”
CLA can best be described as a “Growth Factor”.
Food intake efficiency! CLA has been shown in animal studies to increase
growth rate through increased feed efficiency. In controlled studies,
animals that had their diets supplemented with CLA increased their body
protein (muscle tissue) while at the same time, had a significant decrease
in body fat. This all occurred in the CLA supplemented animals while their
food intake was decreased. Their lean mass increased even though they
were eating less! This indicates that CLA increases feed efficiency and
also points to a potent nutrient repartitioning effect. This significant
change in body composition can also be attributed in part to CLA’s
effect on immune function. When CLA levels fall, interleukin-1 and tumor
necrosis factor-a are involved in the accumulation of body fat. CLA has
been shown to inhibit the lean tissue wasting caused by high levels of
these cytokines.
Actual human studies are on the way with anticipation of similar outcomes.
CLA may be the most significant bodybuilding nutrient discovered in this
decade. With anti-catabolic effects rivaling even the strongest pharmaceutical
compounds, CLA is a naturally occurring nutrient with the ability to help
you pack on lean muscle, reduce body fat and at the same time possesses
health promoting properties.
CLA occurs naturally in foods such as milk, cheese, beef, and lamb as
well as many processed foods. One processed food in particular that’s
high in CLA is Cheez Wiz®. But getting enough CLA from your diet for
the preferred benefit would require considerable intake of these types
of foods. This is not only impractical, but would also have a seriously
negative impact on your metabolism due to the high caloric penalty you
would pay.
Since this research has surfaced, a more economical and efficient way
to get the required CLA has been devised. Through advanced lipid technology,
a CLA synthesizing process allows for precision intake through premeasured
softgel capsules. This allows for precise CLA intake at determined time
intervals without the high calorie food consumption. Not only has CLA
been shown to increase muscle mass while reducing body fat, studies have
also shown remarkable anti-catabolic, antioxidant, immune enhancement,
and anti-cancer benefits. Several other studies have even revealed dramatic
cholesterol reducing effects. All this from a structured lipid. A “designer
fat” if you would. To the athlete looking to add more muscle and
drop body fat, CLA is a unique discovery that will make accomplishing
this feat easier and faster, all the while having positive effects on
immune function and antioxidant status, as well as cholesterol lowering
effects.
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