Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is believed to have cancer protecting properties particularly in colon and rectal cancer. CLA is also believed to reduce body fat deposits and increase lean muscle mass but, oddly enough, does not seem to affect body weight.

A typical dosage of CLA is between 1.8 to 7 grams per day, but there appears to be no additional benefit of taking the supplement more than 3.4 grams per day. Side effects of CLA include diarrhea, nausea, and tiredness.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid is an important concern if you go vegan. Conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, are a group of fatty acids that are found in dairy products and red meat. Conjugated linoleic acid is a fatty acid that our body can not make on its own, so supplementation for vegans is essential. Studies conducted in mice recently have shown that CLA may have beneficial effects for sufferers of Celiacs disease.

CLA is also now being marketed as a weight loss supplement! What do you think? The next big thing or just another over-hyped supplement? Share your opinions below!

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