Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 I tried it for a month - nothing happened. Too expensive for me to continue, so discontinued. --- Tammy Fuller <tfuller@...> wrote: > Hi everyone, > A frequent frustration for us with hypothyroidism is > weight gain and inability to lose weight. I found > this information from Shoman's site and wanted > to pass it on. I'm going to try it. Has anyone else > tried it and if so did you have success? > Tammy > > Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Supplements May > Speed Weight Loss > > News Promises New Tool in Weight Loss Battle for > People with Hypothyroidism and Underactive Thyroid > Conditions > Join the Discussion > " I've just started adding this to > my weight loss effort in the past few days, after > reading about the studies. Is anyone else taking > CLA, and how is it going for you? " > > > > > > > Related Resources > • Frequently Asked Questions About > CLA > • CLA Helps Dieters Reach Goal > • Thyroid Weight Loss Center > • Contact Shomon by Phone > > > > > > > Elsewhere on the Web > • The Journal of Nutrition > (December 2000, Pubmed) > • Tonalin Brand CLA Site > • Medical References on Conjugated > Linoleic Acid (CLA) > • Life Extension Foundation CLA > Summary > > > > > > by J. Shomon > > Major news for people with thyroid problems who are > facing weight loss challenges is the news that the > natural dietary supplement conjugated linoleic acid > (CLA) reduces body fat in people who are overweight. > > A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled > study, published in the December 2000 issue of the > Journal of Nutrition found that CLA reduces fat and > preserves muscle tissue. According to the research > project manager, an average reduction of six pounds > of body fat was found in the group that took CLA, > compared to a placebo group. The study found that > approximately 3.4 grams of CLA per day is the level > needed to obtain the beneficial effects of CLA on > body fat. > > Dr. Pariza, who conducted research on CLA > with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, reported > in August 2000 to the American Chemical Society that > " It doesn't make a big fat cell get little. What it > rather does is keep a little fat cell from getting > big. " Pariza's research did not find weight loss in > his group of 71 overweight people, but what he did > find was that when the dieters stopped dieting, and > gained back weight, those taking CLA " were more > likely to gain muscle and not fat.'' In a separate > study conducted at Purdue University in Indiana, CLA > was found to improve insulin levels in about > two-thirds of diabetic patients, and moderately > reduced the blood glucose level and triglyceride > levels. > > CLA has been the subject of a variety of research in > the past several years, and findings also suggest > that some of the other benefits of CLA include the > following: > > a.. Increases metabolic rate -- This would > obviously be a positive benefit for thyroid > patients, as hypothyroidism -- even when treated -- > can reduce the metabolic rate in some people. > b.. Decreases abdominal fat -- Adrenal imbalances > and hormonal shifts that are common in thyroid > patients frequently cause rapid accumulation of > abdominal fat, so this benefit could be quite > helpful. > c.. Enhances muscle growth -- Muscle burns fat, > which also contributes to increased metabolism, > which is useful in weight loss and management. > d.. Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides -- Since > many thyroid patients have elevated cholesterol and > triglyceride levels, even with treatment, this > benefit can have an impact on a thyroid patient's > health. > e.. Lowers insulin resistance -- Insulin > resistance is a risk for some hypothyroid patients, > and lowering it can also help prevent adult-onset > diabetes and make it easier to control weight. > f.. Reduces food-induced allergic reactions -- > Since food allergies can be at play when weight loss > becomes difficult, this can be of help to thyroid > patients. > g.. Enhances immune system -- Since most cases of > thyroid disease are autoimmune in nature, enhancing > the immune system's ability to function properly is > a positive benefit. > If you're interested in taking CLA to help with > weight loss, keep in mind that it's not a magic > pill, and you will need to start a program of diet > and exercise in order to successfully lose weight > and keep it off. > > If You Are Interested in Taking CLA > > CLA is a supplement, and does not require a > prescription. It is available at health food stores, > and at online outlets like Drugstore.com. Experts > recommend that you use a patented name brand, as > some brands have inconsistent or insufficient > amounts of CLA contained in them. The brand used in > testing was " Tonalin " brand CLA, which comes in 1000 > mg capsules. To obtain the level determined to be > effective in the testing -- 3.4 g, or 3400 mg, per > day -- you would need to take 4 of these capsules a > day, with meals. (Note from Shomon: I'm taking > Tonalin, and I take 2 with breakfast, one with > lunch, and one with dinner, to get my 4000 mg total > per day. After just one week taking CLA, I already > noticed less abdominal bloating, and a slight > reduction in appetite, which may be a result of > lower blood sugar). > > Please note also, that you should not think that CLA > alone will help you lose weight. You still need to > be, as I am, on a balanced, reduced-calorie, > low-glycemic diet, and have to incorporate regular, > vigorous exercise, and weight bearing activities, > into your life. > > > ATTACHMENT part 2 image/gif name=dot_clea.gif __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 The tested, patented CLA brand name, Tonalin, is available from Vitaminshoppe.com in 1000mg caps for $14.47...in september, anyway. I haven't found it to do anything for my weight but it does help my skin. I probably need more lipase to make all the good fats work . (no medical advice. no financial benefit) SaraLou Re: CLA I tried it for a month - nothing happened. Too expensive for me to continue, so discontinued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2001 Report Share Posted December 3, 2001 Here in SA Tonalin is roughly R100 for a month's supply. Crazy. > The tested, patented CLA brand name, Tonalin, is available from > Vitaminshoppe.com in 1000mg caps for $14.47...in september, anyway. I > haven't found it to do anything for my weight but it does help my skin. I > probably need more lipase to make all the good fats work . (no medical > advice. no financial benefit) > > SaraLou > > > > Re: CLA > > > I tried it for a month - nothing happened. Too > expensive for me to continue, so discontinued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Sheila, thanks for posting this! Does anyone take this? ----Original Message Follows---- From: " Kemal And Sheila Kalajdzic " <kemalandsheila@...> Reply-hypothyroidism hypothyroidism Subject: (unknown) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 15:39:14 -0000 Hi all, Here's a link anyone having problems with losing weight. It's pretty interesting. I may have posted it before...can't remember. When you go to the website I've posted below, click on the frequently asked questions to get more info. sheila _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 There has been alot of hype recently about the benefits of CLA as a cure all of all kinds of conditions: muscle loss with age, body fat reduction particularly around the stomach region, diabetes etc. etc. Here is a more balanced view of the benefits of CLA, and a description of CLA: http://www.smartbomb.com/gensym-1.html Does anyone know more about CLA? And perhaps have read some research that seems trustworthy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Hi Rad: I have several times the past two years posted stuff here on the negative aspects of CLA. If you were to search using the now much improved search function, using the terms " conjugated " or " CLA " I am sure you will find them. You will find some allegedly positive findings for the substance too. So you have to place yer bet. My bet is to avoid it wherever possible, fwiw. Rodney. > > > There has been alot of hype recently about the benefits of CLA as a > cure all of all kinds of conditions: muscle loss with age, body fat > reduction particularly around the stomach region, diabetes etc. etc. > > Here is a more balanced view of the benefits of CLA, and a description > of CLA: > > http://www.smartbomb.com/gensym-1.html > > Does anyone know more about CLA? And perhaps have read some research > that seems trustworthy? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 jo, how much cla do you take? i did not know of this effect. cla is one of few supp that i know is helping me feel better. seems like it helps reduce inflammation. i buy Now brand from iherb, take 2 gels 2xd. does it also reduce appetite? k [ ] Re:OT: Dr Zhang protocol , CLA (conjugated linoleic (or linolenic?) acid) works well for building muscle for me. I am muscular by build; when I take it, i get really muscular! This despite being ill. It seems to work even without exercise. I buy mine from beyond-a-century since their prices are less than most places. jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 k, I'm not taking it right now so I'll have to look up the dosage. I think its 3 of the 1000 mg gel caps per day but am not sure. Have doc appt this morning so will do it later. jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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