Conjugated Linoleic acid (CLA) CAS:22880-03-1 Manufacturer Supplier

Conjugated linoleic acids 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. CLAs can be either cis-fats or trans-fats. CLA is marketed as a dietary supplement on the basis of its supposed health benefits.CLA is a collective term used for a mixture of geometric and positional isomers of Octadecadienoic Acid in which the double bonds are conjugated instead of being methylene separted as they are in Linoleic Acid. CLA has reported to exhibit anticarcinogentic activity. Isomer ratio may vary from lot to lot.CLA, a naturally occurring dietary fatty acid, has been found to reduce weight gain and dramatically decrease fat mass in animals.CLA might help reduce body fat deposits and improve immune function.CLA has attracted increased research interest because of its health-promoting benefits and biological functions.