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| Question: | CLA is touted as the new weight-loss miracle. What' s your view? |
| Answer: | It may not quite have miracle status, but CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) may well help with weight loss. CLA boosts the action of enzymes in the body that encourage the release of stored fat to be burned as fuel. It also appears to reduce the action of another enzyme that facilitates the storage of fat in fat cells. Studies on fat loss in people taking CLA have been mixed - some showing a significant effect and some not much. The richest food sources of CLA are lamb and other meats as well as dairy products, but it' s best taken in supplement form. |
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