CLA is a newly recognised supplement derived from natural safflower oil. Research shows that CLA or conjugated linolic acid is found naturally in a variety of foods. Over the past decade, however, our changing dietary patterns have diminished those foods high in CLA content. Tonalin offers a rich source of conjugated linoleic acid from the oil of the safflower to supplement the diet naturally.
Research has shown that CLA has great potential as a diet aid by helping to prevent additional weight gain and encouraging lean muscle growth. Studies have consistently shown CLA to promote less body fat and more lean body mass.
Tonalin - CLA Ingredients
Its main indgredient safflower oil is a light, odorless, flavorless and colorless cold-pressed oil made from white seeds of the safflower plant. Safflower oil contains more polyunsaturates than any other vegetable oil, and it has a high smoke point making it ideal for deep frying, and is favored for salad dressing because it does not solidify when chilled. However, safflower oil lacks vitamin E, making it less nutritional than other oils on the market. Since the safflower oil is odorless, light, and quick to absorb, it is becoming more popular and favored in the skincare field.
CLA Benefits
- Helps promote fat loss and lean mass gain - improving fat/muscle ratio
- Increases energy expenditure and helping fat loss
- CLA has proven cancer fighting abilities
- Studies suggest that CLA can help prevent Atherosclerosis (it's a condition of hardening of your arteries due to build up of fatty deposits along the artery walls.)
- CLA also plays a role in treating Diabetes
- CLA helps enhances and improves your immune system
- CLA acts as a powerful anti-oxidant (keeps the free radicals in check)
- CLA also helps improved cholesterol levels.
The best commercial use for Tonalin CLA is its effect on abdominal fat. After all, for most people, that's where the most fat accumulate. This is probably also the reason that despite all its other wonderful health enhancing properties, CLA is being sold as a fat burner and weight loss product.
Is CLA Safe to Take With My Thyroid Medications?
There's no evidence that CLA, a food supplement, interacts with thyroid medications, or poses any special dangers to thyroid patients. But you should always discuss any supplements you intend to take with your own physician or practitioner before starting.
Is CLA Only for People with Thyroid Problems?
Absolutely not. The studies have shown that it's effective in general for reducing/converting fat. YOu don't have to have a thyroid problem -- you just have to be overweight -- to benefit from CLA.
How Much Should I Take?
The study found that 3.4 grams of CLA was needed in order to get the benefits. That's 3,400 mg. Since the various formulas contain a percentage of other oils as ingredients, it's wise to probably calculate how much each pill is delivering to make sure you're getting the full 3.4 grams a day. For example, if your capsule contains 75% CLA, and it's 1000 mg, then you're getting 750 mg of CLA, and would need 5 per day to get to the 3.4 grams level.
Does CLA Have Soy in It? Should I Take It If It Says It Contains Soy?
Tonalin CLA in the 1000 mg size does not contain any soy or soybean oil. The confusion is because an older version of Natrol's Tonalin CLA did contain soybean oil, but that product has been discontinued. Tonalin's formula contains CLA from safflower oil, and NO soybean oil or soy. Please be advised that some off-brands of CLA may contain soybean oil, or soy products, as fillers, and you would NOT want to take these products.
How Should I Take It?
The various recommendations differ here. Some recommendations suggest to take it before eating. Others suggest to take it with meals. The Natrol web page for their Tonalin CLA product says to take it preferably with lowfat or nonfat milk for maximum protein absorption. Personally, I'm taking it right before I eat with some 2% milk.
Does CLA Have Any Side Effects?
Some people report feeling slightly green or nauseous after taking their CLA, or isolated cases of gastrointestinal upset or loose stools. These side effects typically are reduced when the product is taken with protein (i.e.,with milk), and usually decrease after about 2 weeks taking the supplement.
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