Effects of CLA Supplements on Body Weight and Fat Oxidation
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is form of fat found in dairy foods, beef and other natural
sources. When given to small animals, decreases of body fat have been noted.. Although weight
loss is the best treatment for overweight and obesity, it is difficult to maintain the loss
in the long term. Because of this, treatment emphasis has turned to small weight losses
obtained through non-restrictive diets and prevention of weight regain. This is a study to
determine if 6 months of consumption a purified form of CLA will result in greater loss of
body fat than control and to determine whether CLA consumption increases total fat oxidation,
which would help explain why the weight loss occurs.