In this edition of Ingredient Spotlight, we’re looking at CLA. This is a supplement that’s been around a long time, and while it’s primarily used for fat loss, it does a whole lot more than that.
What Is CLA?
CLA stands for Conjugated Linoleic Acid. It is actually a family of omega-6 fatty acids (there are 28 isomers of CLA) that the body does not produce, meaning it must come from diet and supplements. CLA can be found naturally in beef and dairy foods primarily from grass-fed animals, yet is derived from oil (such as safflower oil) in supplement form. (1)
What Does CLA Do?
Research suggests that CLA supports fat loss and helps preserve muscle mass. Therefore, CLA may be important for any serious bodybuilder or athlete following a cutting cycle. In addition, it may have anti-catabolic, cardiovascular and immune benefits. (2)
The Accepted Dose Of CLA
The typical dose of CLA is 3,000 mg, with doses as high as 6,000 mg believed to be safe. (3)
Of course, 5% Nutrition offers an overdosed formula coming in at 3,600 mg per serving.
What 5% Nutrition Products Contain CLA?
Core CLA
5% Nutrition Core CLA is our exceptional stand-alone CLA product and is sourced 100% from safflower oil. Two softgels once a day is all it takes to experience the benefits of CLA.
Stack It!
Of course, you can stack Core CLA with virtually any other 5% Nutrition product. If your focus is to get lean, try stacking it with All Day You Shred and Liquid L-Carnitine 3150. If you’re a competitive bodybuilder getting ready for your next show, no doubt you’ll want to use Core CLA to help preserve muscle while following your pre-contest program. As you get close to contest day, don’t forget to pick up Stage Ready to hit your best condition yet. Also, don’t forget to round out your stack with your favorite 5% Nutrition pre-workout, protein, and muscle builder.
Stack Example - Fat Loss / Muscle Preservation
A great stack featuring Core CLA might look like this:
Core CLA
All Day You Shred
Liquid L-Carnitine 3150
This Stack covers your protein needs, your pre-workout needs, your fat loss needs, and your muscle preservation needs. Speaking of muscle preservation, this Stack features All Day You Shred with its legendary 10:1:1 BCAA complex and EAA complex. This exceptional formula works synergistically with Core CLA and Core L-Glutamine 5000 to preserve muscle during times of restricted calories.
Recap
5% Nutrition Core CLA is a valuable addition to your supplement arsenal, especially if you’re trying to hang on to your muscle mass while on a cutting cycle. For competitive bodybuilders, it’s also a valuable addition to your pre-contest arsenal. Since it’s stim-free, you can stack it with stim-based fat burners and pre-workouts. All that’s left is to stop by 5% Nutrition and stock up!
References:
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Banni S. (2002). Conjugated linoleic acid metabolism. Current opinion in lipidology, 13(3), 261–266. https://doi.org/10.1097/00041433-200206000-00005
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Benjamin, S., Prakasan, P., Sreedharan, S., Wright, A. D., & Spener, F. (2015). Pros and cons of CLA consumption: an insight from clinical evidences. Nutrition & metabolism, 12, 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-7075-12-4
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Whigham, L. D., O'Shea, M., Mohede, I. C., Walaski, H. P., & Atkinson, R. L. (2004). Safety profile of conjugated linoleic acid in a 12-month trial in obese humans. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 42(10), 1701–1709. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2004.06.008
