CLA is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in our diet and since the body cannot produce this fatty acid it can be obtained only through the diet. CLA is best known as an effective product for reducing body fat and increasing lean muscle mass resulting in an improved body shape. Following digestion, CLA is absorbed and metabolised by the body, as are all types of oils. Studies have shown that CLA inhibits lipoprotein lipase, an enzyme that breaks down fat from our diet so that it can be absorbed and stored in the body. By suppressing this enzyme, CLA helps reduce the amount of fat deposited and stored throughout the body when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Studies have shown that CLA inhibits lipoprotein lipase, an enzyme that breaks down fat from our diet so that it can be absorbed and stored in the body. By suppressing this enzyme, CLA helps reduce the amount of fat deposited and stored throughout the body. To summarize, studies have shown that CLA reduces body fat in four ways: By decreasing the amount of fat that is stored after eating By increasing the rate of fat breakdown in fat cells By increasing the rate of fat burning By decreasing the total number of fat cells CLA works to reduce body fat by preventing fat accumulation in fat cells. Fat normally enters the fat cell through a door that is controlled by an enzyme. By acting on this enzyme, CLA keeps the door locked. When the door is locked, fat cannot enter the cells thereby not allowing the amount of fat to increase in the cells. The less fat that is present in the cells, the smaller and less mature they become, this helps to reduce the level of fat in the body. The increased breakdown of fat helps to fuel and preserve muscle mass, which in turn increases lean muscle mass and results in weight loss.
