Home
Combination Of Cla And Exercise Leads To Decreased Body Fat And Increased Lean Mass
Posted in..:
Research & Development
Apr 7, 2008
Email this article Printer friendly page Bookmark this article
Several recent studies have shown that the supplement CLA can reduce body fat in animals and humans. Exercise has a similar
effect but few studies have examined the interactive effects of both exercise and CLA supplementation on body composition.
This study published last month in the Journal of Nutrition examined the effects of 14 weeks of
CLA supplementation alone
and in combination with exercise on body composition and associated mechanisms of action in mice. Similar to other
studies, CLA resulted in a significant
decrease in body fat. Exercise alone also resulted in a significant decrease in
body fat. The combination of CLA and exercise led to largest reduction in body fat and a significant
increase in lean
body mass. CLA also resulted in a reduced inflammatory response to exercise and led to a more favorable metabolic and
hormonal profile. The authors encourage short and long-term studies in athletes to determine whether CLA should be part
of optimal sport nutrition strategies.
Bhattacharya A, Rahman MM, Sun D, Lawrence R, Mejia W, McCarter R, O'Shea M, Fernandes G. The combination of dietary conjugated linoleic acid and treadmill exercise lowers gain in body fat mass and enhances lean body mass in high fat-fed male Balb/C mice. J Nutr. 2005 May;135(5):1124-30.
 Return to Top
 Report Site Errors  Click Here for Important Safety Information
ProSource.net-Discount body building supplements
Site Links:
|
Store Links:
|
Content Links:
|
Discover Bodybuilding's Best!Includes cutting edge articles, in-depth research, expert Q&A plus the absolute lowest prices and best product selection available anywhere!
|
Stay Connected!
Join the ProSource Network for Exclusive Sales,Expert Product Analysis and Up-to-the-Minute News!
|
Sign up for our FREE Email Newsletter to receive special offers and upcoming events for VIP customers only. click here.
|
|
Advertisement
ProSource Proudly Supports:
|
|