Anyone use CLA supplement?

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  • betzygz
    betzygz Posts: 1
    Using CLA for a week, walking in the am and gym in the pm. No diet and lost 2 pounds in one week
  • di36
    di36 Posts: 13 Member
    Whatever the doubters say, this is supposed to work if you have thyroid problems. I eat well and exercise nearly everyday, despite this for the last 8 months I havent lost any weight or inches... I have gotten to the stage when im thinking whats the bloody point.

    However ive recently read about CLA and help weight loss when thyroid issues and it seems positive so I am giving it a go.

    Exercise for the last 12 months: kettlebells once a week, HIIT class once a week, run about 3 times a week and do a Freeletics (Hiit) programme 1/2 times a week...

    Food is lots of fresh fruit, probiotic yoghurts, lean meat, eggs, salads, nothing processed or pre made, lots of smoothies.

    recently diagnosed as going through early Menopause and problems with my thyroid which is being monitored. Its easy for people to say just exercise and eat better, rather than take supplements, but when you are currently doing this and your body is actually working against you then taking a pill to kick start benefits can only be a good thing..

    When I have exercised previously (im 44 now), weight easily dropped of me.. So anyone young and/or in good health, should too. However not everyone is in such a good position as you, so stop the criticism of people trying things which may help.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    Zombie thread....
  • success1550
    success1550 Posts: 1
    I have been using CLA on and off for the past few years. I gave some to my brother and not only did he lose weight his exzema also cleared up. I thought is was a fluke at first but then a friend of mine started complaining about exzema I told her about what happened with my brother. She said she wanted to try it too and it worked on her as well. I'm not good at taking pills so I never too them religiously. For the past 3 months I started taking them along with my walmart brand one a day multi vitamins for women and last but not least a vitamin called MSM. I by no means take the vitamins everyday as I'm still not good with pills but I take them at least 3-4 times a week. I don't exercise and I'm not on any diet and I have lost several inches. People have even asked me if I've been working out because I looked more defined. I don't know if is the CLA or the MSM or the combination bit its working great and I feel like a million bucks...
  • Jazz143
    Jazz143 Posts: 1
    Ive used CLA and I think its great! I lost about 30 lbs in a little over 30 days. Keep in mind I was also counting calories and working out at least 3 times a week. But mainly I was just doing cardio.
  • sammmmykins
    sammmmykins Posts: 10 Member
    you guys are crazy, conjugated linoleic acid isn't some wonder pill. this sounds like fish oil all over again and most of your posted 'results' don't sound like they have anything to do with it.

    http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-011-0253-9
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,342 Member
    I love how all the "OMG, this really works!" posts are from first time posters who just happen to pop up and bump this thread.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member
    Peer reviewed clinical studies show that use of it is minute in weight loss. Obese benefited from it more. But like all approaches, CALORIE DEFICIT is needed to lose weight. And you don't need a pill for that.


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  • ryanwood935
    ryanwood935 Posts: 245 Member
    Congratulations! You wasted your money!

    Unless you happen to be a rat.
    Despite the age of this thread, I find myself posting this anyway. I'm yet to see a study showing anything outside of the margin of error regarding CLA. Except in lab rats in absurd doses that you would never consume. If you want to look better, eat right and lift weights. Now, if wasting money is your thing, I've got some green tea extract and some raspberry keytones I would like to recommend to you, as well :)
  • glambb_x
    glambb_x Posts: 5
    I tried it before. Went through a whole bottle and no weight loss. Right now I am trying garcinia cambogia.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,342 Member
    I tried it before. Went through a whole bottle and no weight loss. Right now I am trying garcinia cambogia.

    Why don't you try a reasonable deficit? There are no magic pills. It's your money, but yeah.
  • glambb_x
    glambb_x Posts: 5
    Well my friends friend tried it and it really helped with her appetite. She lost 50 pounds.
    I've been using it and I don't feel as hungry as usual. So for now I'll stick to it and see what results I get.
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