CLA May Promote Muscle Over Fat Gain!
CLA - Conjugated Linoleic Acid - is not a new discovery as
some magazines would have you believe. However, a better understanding of its
effects are leading to potential applications that are extremely new and exciting.
AST Sports Science was the first company to report on CLA’s possible benefits
to the athlete over two years ago, and recent studies are backing up our predictions.
"Research Proven to Build Muscle, Reduce Body Fat, and Induce
a Optimum Cellular Environment For Improved Health!"
CLA was discovered by accident in 1978 by Michael W. Pariza at the University
of Wisconsin while looking for mutagen formations in meat during cooking. CLA,
found naturally in many animal products, consists of positional and geometric
isomers of linoleic acid. The difference between the two centers around CLA’s
conjugated double bonds at carbon atoms 10 and 12 or 9 and 11. The 9 cis, 11
trans isomer is considered the most biologically active form of CLA.
Although all the intricacies of CLA are not fully understood, it is widely
accepted in the research community that CLA counterbalances the negative effects
of linoleic acid and regulates fat and protein metabolism in animals. Pariza,
director of the Food Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin said,
“A growing body of data indicates that CLA is a newly recognized nutrient
that functions to regulate energy retention and metabolism.” CLA can best
be described as a “Growth Factor”.
Food intake efficiency! CLA has been shown in animal studies to increase growth
rate through increased feed efficiency. In controlled studies, animals that
had their diets supplemented with CLA increased their body protein (muscle tissue)
while at the same time, had a significant decrease in body fat. This all occurred
in the CLA supplemented animals while their food intake was decreased. Their
lean mass increased even though they were eating less! This indicates that CLA
increases feed efficiency and also points to a potent nutrient repartitioning
effect.
This significant change in body composition can also be attributed in part
to CLA’s effect on immune function. When CLA levels fall, interleukin-1
and tumor necrosis factor-a are involved in the accumulation of body fat. CLA
has been shown to inhibit the lean tissue wasting caused by high levels of these
cytokines.
Actual human studies are on the way with anticipation of similar outcomes.
CLA may be the most significant bodybuilding nutrient discovered in this decade.
With anti-catabolic effects rivaling even the strongest pharmaceutical compounds,
CLA is a naturally occurring nutrient with the ability to help you pack on lean
muscle, reduce body fat and at the same time possesses health promoting properties.
CLA occurs naturally in foods such as milk, cheese, beef, and lamb as well
as many processed foods. One processed food in particular that’s high
in CLA is Cheez Wiz®. But getting enough CLA from your diet for the preferred
benefit would require considerable intake of these types of foods. This is not
only impractical, but would also have a seriously negative impact on your metabolism
due to the high caloric penalty you would pay.
Since this research has surfaced, a more economical and efficient way to get
the required CLA has been devised. Through advanced lipid technology, a CLA
synthesizing process allows for precision intake through premeasured softgel
capsules. This allows for precise CLA intake at determined time intervals without
the high calorie food consumption. Not only has CLA been shown to increase muscle
mass while reducing body fat, studies have also shown remarkable anti-catabolic,
antioxidant, immune enhancement, and anti-cancer benefits. Several other studies
have even revealed dramatic cholesterol reducing effects. All this from a structured
lipid. A “designer fat” if you would.
To the athlete looking to add more muscle and drop body fat, CLA is a unique
discovery that will make accomplishing this feat easier and faster, all the
while having positive effects on immune function and antioxidant status, as
well as cholesterol lowering effects.
Why Supplementing With CLA Is The Only Way!
On average, foods rich in CLA contain approximately 7 milligrams of CLA per
gram of fat. To get the amount of CLA in one softgel capsule of AST Sports Science
CLA 1000, you would have to consume over 64 grams of fat! To consume the recommended
intake of CLA for the desired lean muscle gain and fat loss benefits, you have
to take in a whopping 579 grams of fat from foods rich in this unique nutrient.
That’s over 5000 calories from fat. This is totally impractical in every
sense of the word. With the development of CLA 1000, you put science and technology
in your arsenal for building muscle. AST Sports Science uses “advanced
lipid technology” to harness the muscle building, fat reducing, and health
protecting power of CLA in convenient, easy to swallow softgel capsules. Don’t
wait another minute. Start building muscle and losing body fat the safe, natural
and effective way. Order your supply of AST Sports Science CLA today!
Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 2 Softgels
Servings Per Container: 45
Amount Per Serving:
Conjugated Linoleic Acid 80%: 1500mg
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 Softgels, 2 to 3 times daily with
meals.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
