How does Conjugated Linoleic Acid work?
What CLA Does Multiple studies have revealed conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is effective in reducing fat storage in non-diabetic patients. It was also effective in delaying the onset of Type II diabetes in rats modified to have diabetes, while reducing their adipose tissue storage by up to 50%. Even when CLA was discontinued, the reduction in adipose storage remained lower than pre-CLA retention. CLA also appears to lower leptin plasma levels. Leptin is the hormone responsible for regulating feelings of hunger and satiety. How CLA Works CLA appears to work on leptin to reduce the levels released into the body. Lower leptin levels are associated with not feeling hungry. Your body is getting and retaining the “I’m full” message for a longer period of time. CLA disrupts levels of lipoprotein lipase, making you burn fat faster while storing less fat. It also lowers insulin resistance, making the insulin your pancreas produces more productive. It takes less insulin to counter rising glucose
