Conjugated linoleic acid
Common name
N/A
ID
HD0021
Scientific name of the plant
N/A
Anatomical part for use
N/A
Human use
Weight Control
Summary
Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) are a family of at least 28 isomers of linoleic acid found mostly in the meat and dairy products derived from ruminants. Their two double bonds are conjugated (i.e., separated by a single bond). CLAs can be either cis-fats or trans-fats.
CLA is marketed as a dietary supplement on the basis of its supposed health benefits.
Evidence Level
Level 4 (Individual reports repeated observed over 5 years among different countries)
Hepatotoxicity reports in literature
Hepatotoxicity Description
N/A
Conjugated linoleic acid
Common name
N/A
ID
HD0021
Scientific name of the plant
N/A
Anatomical part for use
N/A
Human use
Weight Control
Summary
Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) are a family of at least 28 isomers of linoleic acid found mostly in the meat and dairy products derived from ruminants. Their two double bonds are conjugated (i.e., separated by a single bond). CLAs can be either cis-fats or trans-fats. CLA is marketed as a dietary supplement on the basis of its supposed health benefits.
Evidence Level
Level 4 (Individual reports repeated observed over 5 years among different countries)
Hepatotoxicity reports in literature
Hepatotoxicity Description
N/A