User Reviews for conjugated linoleic acid (cla)

taking CLA supplement and combined with exercise found that the claims of targeted fat reduction are true. taking 8000 mg per day(four pills) for over a month and ab and waist line fat being reduced.works but you also need to watch fat intake.

It was effective in weight loss - noticeable within days. However I noticed during my first workout after taking the supplement that my energy levels seemed significantly depleted.

I have only been taking CLA for 3 weeks and I have found no problems. I have susatin my weight loss so for. I went from 182 to 174 and lost of inches. My clothes are to big and I have not bought new clothing yet.

Being doing CLA treatment for a month, I am very happy with my weight loss, I do exercise also. I take 3 1000mg pills per day

There was one review that stated she immediately developed heart burn/Acid Reflux. This happened to me too immediately after taking 1000 of CLA. I stopped taking it to see if it was the CLA-it took 2 weeks for the heart burn/acid reflux to go away.

Will cause nausea but is very efficient

I used this product called Nutrarelli with CLA, Choline, & Inositol ingredients for about 14 days and I experienced the worst nightmare of my life. These are the symtoms I experienced: Headache extreme pain that Motrin did not help; Extreme hot flashes; back pain upper left side; extreme stomach aid with diahrea; palpitations; left arm pain where muscles move by themselves and worst of all high level of stress that hold me from doing my daily routine. I reserch on the name brand with no luck but when I investigate the ingredient CLA found that all these symtoms are side effect of it. I recomend people not to use this product if you notice any of these syntoms. Please use your discretion to avoid long term bad then short term good. Read More Read Less

i'v taking cla in the past and it does work but it take about 2 months to work

I supplemented with CLA twice, for six weeks and eight weeks respectively. The first time it was extremely effective, the second time not at all. The only differing variable was the workout regiment. It seems CLA only has the desired effects desired when paired with INTENSE exercise. I incorporated CLA into my annual teardown (transition from rugby to marathon/freediving season) and found the results to be astounding so long as I was exercising 6x weekly at 95% of MaxHR cardio (3x week) and 85% of MaxHR during resistance. Obviously this workout has dramatic results either way, with CLA my energy was better my lean muscle mass improved 14% better adn my bodyfat % dropped below 8 for the only time in my life. This intensity level is one that most people cannot achieve so in my opinion CLA is best used by high level athletes in peak training (I can only muster this about 4-10 weeks per year) Read More Read Less

I have only recently learned of this as a product which "builds lean body mass." I did more research and found that linoleic acid is related to lineseed oil, which is used as a solvent in oil-based paints. I had a medication-related weight gain and question if this weight is food-related fat, and if it contains binders, fillers, etc. from the medications. I've taken 1000 mg a few times with very little food yet am having frequent bowel movements of substance, as if I had been eating a lot of basic healthy foods. What I am wondering is probably far-fetched, but could my body be storing ingredients from thousands of pills/capsules that are being dissolved by the linoleic acid? Something is coming out of my body, more than I'm ingesting. More research and experience is needed. It is definitely having an effect on my bowel movements. It's an icky thought that what's coming out is polymers or some such thing, but I gained a trememdous amount of body blubber fast, and it was not effected by diet or exercise as in the past. Read More Read Less

i have taken it over a period of five months and have loss over 5pounds from my stomach area.It also help me with my prediabetic readings.I check my blood sugar daily and it was below average.

I took a daily recommended dose of 3000mg of CLA for about 4 months for weight loss. I gradually began to notice that my urine had become dark, and my stool had become pale (clay-colored). I got on WebMD and searched the symptoms, which suggested a liver malfunction. So I googled "CLA and liver problems" and found several clinical studies on the issue. When tested on lab rats, the CLA caused a condition called 'fatty liver', which in turn caused the liver to not function properly due to a low output of biles (which color your stools brown, etc). I discontinued the use of CLA and my urine and stools returned to normal. I wanted to share this info with whomever may take this supplement, in hopes of preventing any long-term negative effects. Read More Read Less

At the beginning of the year i wanted to loose weight and shape up. I started using CLA Booster Pharma Nord and within one month i felt more toned and firm. Alongside i would go on evening walks and eat as healthy as i can, within 6 months i lost two stone i am now a uk size 10.I cant believe it, i am extremely happy!

I suffered from multiple skin or sun cancers on my arms. Within 3 weeks of taking 40ml a day of Flaxseed oil, a product high in linoleic and linolenic acids, the skin was clearing markedly. After several months the skin was clear of all dark sunspots and raised dark bumps. I would highly reccomend the taking of Flaxseed oil. The Flaxseed oil must be cold pressed and unrefined, also it must be refrigerated and protected from direct light.