Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a fatty acid that is naturally found in beef and dairy products. Most CLA dietary supplements are made from safflower oil. However, CLA is also found in other vegetable oils, including hydrogenated soybean oil.
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Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a fatty acid that is naturally found in beef and dairy products. Most CLA dietary supplements are made from safflower oil. However, CLA is also found in other vegetable oils, including hydrogenated soybean oil.
Scientific interest in CLA began in the late 1980s as a result of early evidence suggesting anticancer effects. Since this time, interest in CLA has broadened to areas of weight loss and altered body composition. Conjugated linoleic acid is now a wide-selling supplement marketed to reduce obesity and body fat. Conjugated linoleic acid has also been studied for its effects on diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and immune function.