CLA increases endurance

CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) - a popular weight loss supplement - is a fatty acid found in meat, cheese and dairy products. It is one of the hottest weight loss supplements on the planet. Almost every month scientists publish a new study showing that it either breaks down fat or prevents new fat formation. Ideally, people should diet and exercise when trying to lose weight. Japanese researchers showed that CLA is an excellent supplement to promote weight loss, as it not only increases fat consumption for conversion into fuel, but also increases endurance capacity by 25%. The study used rats, so we don't know if the results apply to humans. However, it presents more evidence to support an effect of CLA as a weight loss supplement. (Lipids, 40:265-271, 2005)