Body composition evidence brief
Conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, is a fatty acid supplement sold for fat loss and body recomposition. It was once popular in bodybuilding but has weak practical support.
body-composition effects are small, inconsistent, and not compelling for trained users compared with diet and training fundamentals.
Long-term and dose-response meta-analyses find small, inconsistent body-composition effects.
Common trials use gram-level daily dosing, but the practical effect size is not persuasive.
Potential lipid and inflammatory-marker concerns make this a poor recommendation candidate.
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