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Anyone think CLA is worth taking? I use to take it a while back and was thinking about buying some more.
 
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Studies show it works. Just another case of if the effect is worth the price. It doesn't do any harm, so if you can afford it you might as well
 
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Studies show it works. Just another case of if the effect is worth the price. It doesn't do any harm, so if you can afford it you might as well
I believe last time I saw that was only in the obese. But to your point, is it worth the price. In my opinion, no.
 
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SNS CLA extreme would do you right OP. Cost effective and properly dosed.
 
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ya I take it just to take it .. I also take garcinia cambogia to aid in the fat burning process. For those who take it how many grams/day ??
 
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I found a BOGO free deal for EVL Nutrition CLA 1000...180 caps at 1,000mg each, so a 60 day supply.... it was only $29 I think? So a 4 month supply for $30 was well worth it to me. If it only helps lower body fat by .5% the so be it, the value was worth it
 
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SNS CLA extreme would do you right OP. Cost effective and properly dosed.
What's the price and dose? If memory serves me correctly, 3.4g was the ideal dose, spaced out with meals... I'd take 4gs a day breakfast, lunch, dinner and night shake
 
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ya I take it just to take it .. I also take garcinia cambogia to aid in the fat burning process. For those who take it how many grams/day ??
The most credible studies that actually show results used dosing of 3g p/day, taken at 1g doses before each meal. One study I read used cohorts of 3, 4, 5 and 6g per day with no significant differences between the groups. So it appears CLA has a point of saturation
 
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Yes and I like it. I've been taking it for about 3 months. You can get 90 caps 1000mg Tonalin for 12.99 on Amazon, which is pretty cheap.

It takes time to kick in, but I noticed after about 2 months I tended to be less likely to put on bodyfat and seemed to be more muscular/lean. Subtle but for about 13 dollars a month definitely worth it IMO. I use 4g/day.

Recent labs showed my HDL at 72 (very good), total cholesterol slightly elevated (eating a high sat fat diet). Some possibility CLA may lower HDL but mine is still fine.
 
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Most research is done on obese individuals. for the majority of us on here that does not correlate to us. Most of these people have BMI's over 25-30
Most of the doses are also at least 6g. And even in obese patients not much was seen or changed from a fatloss standpoint.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16522907

"A 3.4-g daily CLA supplementation for 1 y does not prevent weight or fat mass regain in a healthy obese population."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21697535

CLA does not decreases body weight as compared with safflower oil in overweight and obese male subjects. (4.5g Dose of CLA)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17490954
CONCLUSION:
Given at a dose of 3.2 g/d, CLA produces a modest loss in body fat in humans.
whereas results in humans have been inconsistent.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21990002

The efficacy of long-term conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) supplementation on body composition in overweight and obese individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

CONCLUSION:
The evidence from RCTs does not convincingly show that CLA intake generates any clinically relevant effects on body composition on the long term.


you are much better spending your money on Yohimbine HCL or Forskolin 95 if you want some bulks. CLA is not really worth the merit or time.
 
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Solution brings up a good point. I'd say for the money you spend, you'll get more bang for your buck out of Forskolin 95% and Yohimbine.
 
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Yep I'm all about Primaforce Yohimbine HCL... it's a cutting staple of mine
 
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I took 2 grams a day for 2 months and recently stopped, I don't think it does anything
 

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It causes fatty liver. Not worth the risk over a long period.
 

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I started taking a few weeks ago but looks like I'll be stopping it thanks to this thread. A few less pills to take each day.
 
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There are much better things to use your money for. If you want help cutting, use something that's actually proven like: caffeine, ephedrine, yohimbe/alpha-y, forskolin, literally anything from EvoMuse :D...
 
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There are much better things to use your money for. If you want help cutting, use something that's actually proven like: caffeine, ephedrine, yohimbe/alpha-y, forskolin, literally anything from EvoMuse :D...
I've been looking into Ammo and DCP.. looks promising
 

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Most research is done on obese individuals. for the majority of us on here that does not correlate to us. Most of these people have BMI's over 25-30
Most of the doses are also at least 6g. And even in obese patients not much was seen or changed from a fatloss standpoint.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16522907

"A 3.4-g daily CLA supplementation for 1 y does not prevent weight or fat mass regain in a healthy obese population."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21697535

CLA does not decreases body weight as compared with safflower oil in overweight and obese male subjects. (4.5g Dose of CLA)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17490954
CONCLUSION:
Given at a dose of 3.2 g/d, CLA produces a modest loss in body fat in humans.
whereas results in humans have been inconsistent.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21990002

The efficacy of long-term conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) supplementation on body composition in overweight and obese individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

CONCLUSION:
The evidence from RCTs does not convincingly show that CLA intake generates any clinically relevant effects on body composition on the long term.


you are much better spending your money on Yohimbine HCL or Forskolin 95 if you want some bulks. CLA is not really worth the merit or time.
Wise advise here!
 
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CLA is good but not something you will see fast results with. It will be beneficial as you take it over time. I recommend it as a healthy fat that will slowly help u stay lean. Also has good overall health benefits
 
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The Solution... Is it true that forskolin is really only good for people with sub %10 BF? Also, what's the optimal dose (mg) and dosing protocol (times per day) for forskolin? Can it be ran with Yohimbine?
 
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CLA works really well for me.
 
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The Solution... Is it true that forskolin is really only good for people with sub %10 BF? Also, what's the optimal dose (mg) and dosing protocol (times per day) for forskolin? Can it be ran with Yohimbine?
Nope. its great to help elevate cAMP levels and get fatloss rolling.
50-100mg split into two doses works great, and yes you can stack with Yohimbine HCL
Work up to .02mg/kg for Yohimbine upon waking in a fasted state
Dose 1 serving Forskolin in the AM and 1 in the PM (to hit 50-100mg) 50mg is a very heavily studied dose. Most on here can take upward to 100mg
http://anabolicminds.com/forum/analyzed-supplements/259788-forskolin-95-what.html

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Forskolin-95
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Forskolin-95 is a pure 95% forskolin agent intended to deliver the plethora of potent effects associated with this compound. In particular, Forskolin-95 delivers:

- Powerful lipolytic and thermogenic effects
- Regulation of insulin signaling
- Potent cyclic AMP activation devoid of hormonal down-regulation
- Enhanced synthesis of steroid hormones such as testosterone
- Significant anabolic and anti-catabolic effects

So, what exactly is the key active in Forskolin-95, and how does it induce its effects?

A diterpene, forskolin is the key active principle of the Ayurvedic herb, Coleus forskohlii, and has been demonstrated to have a variety of powerful effects. [1] Forskolin’s focal mechanism of action is the stimulation of adenylate cyclase, the enzyme responsible for the downstream activation of the second messenger, cyclic AMP (3,5 cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)) in cells. [2,6,8] A central cell-regulating compound, cyclic AMP activates a range of other enzymes and membrane proteins involved in diverse cellular actions, such as stimulating anabolic and anti-catabolic effects, promoting the oxidation of fatty acids, inducing an increase in the body’s basal metabolic rates, boosting the levels of serum free testosterone, and promoting an increase in lean mass. [9,10]

Cyclic-AMP Activation

Although hormones, neurotransmitters and adrenergic receptor agonists are capable of activating cyclic AMP, the pathways they employ for this cyclic AMP stimulation might lead to a negative feedback effect, in which receptor or hormonal down-regulation occurs during prolonged or chronic expression of these hormones or stimulation of these agonists. Herein lies the advantage of forskolin: It can not only work in concert with these hormones and agonists, but can also activate adenylate cyclase (and consequently stimulate cAMP) completely independently of these hormones and receptors, averting the risk of hormonal or receptor down-regulation.

Protein Kinase A and Hormone Sensitive Lipase Activation

As is well known, the rate-limiting step in lipolysis is mediated by a cyclic-AMP mechanism. In particular, in this initial step, adenylate cyclase is hormonally activated, leading to an elevated synthesis of cyclic AMP and cyclic-AMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA), as well as the downstream phosphorylation and activation of enzyme hormone sensitive lipase (HSL). [3] Forskolin has been demonstrated to activate adenylate cyclase action (forskolin directly activates the catalytic subunit of adenylate cyclase), devoid of any upstream hormonal intervention, and increase cyclic AMP accumulation, leading to the release of fatty acids from adipose stores, and ultimately to thermogenesis and lipolysis in fat cells. [4,5,7,8]

Non-Stimulant Thermogenesis and Thyroid-Gland Stimulation

So, by activating cyclic AMP in adipose cells, completely independently of hormonal intervention, Forskolin-95 ultimately activates HSL, inducing potent lipolytic action by liberating free fatty acids in adipocytes to be used as substrates for energy regulation. Forskolin-95 induces this effect without the incorporation of any stimulant. Beyond this, Forskolin-96 enhances human and animal thyroid activity (comparable in strength to thyrotropin or thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)) by potently activating adenylate cyclase in the thyroid gland. [11,12] In particular, Forskolin-95 achieves this effect not only by stimulating the production of the thyroid hormones, T4 and T3, but also by stimulating the conversion of T4 into the metabolically more active T3. This thyroid stimulation supports increased basal metabolic rate and promotes thermogenesis.

Insulin Signaling

In another line of exploration relevant to body composition and fat loss, forskolin has been reported, in a rodent trial, to be involved in the beneficial modulation of insulin signaling, influencing macronutrient metabolism for preferential body compositional effects. [13]

Anabolic Effects

Furthermore, studies have demonstrated that forskolin not only induced a statistically significant reduction of adipose mass, but also stimulated increased bone mass and serum free testosterone levels, supporting forskolin’s anti-catabolic and anabolic effects. [9,10]

Synthesis of Steroid Hormones

Protein kinases (activated by cyclic AMP) play a crucial role in steroidogenesis or the synthesis of steroid hormones. [14] Trophic hormones, such as luteinizing hormone (LH) or adrenal corticotrophic hormone activate cyclic AMP, leading to the activation of protein kinase A (PKA) and the downstream phosphorylation of transcription factors that regulate the steroidogenic acute regulatory (StAR) protein transcription. StAR, a Leydig-cell cholesterol-transfer protein, is a critical protein in the biosynthesis of steroid hormones. In particular, StAR facilitates the transfer of cholesterol, the key substrate for all steroid hormones, to the inner mitochondrial membrane where cholesterol is converted to pregnenolone by the P450 side chain cleavage enzyme (P450scc), initiating the crucial formation of steroids. [15,16,17,18,19] This cascade is important, because the activation of the steroidogenic enzymes involved in the synthesis of testosterone from cholesterol cannot occur without the prior activation of the StAR protein by cyclic AMP. By activating cyclic AMP independently of trophic hormones, forskolin activates PKA and stimulates increased expression of the StAR protein, ultimately leading to steroidogenesis. [14] The steroids, including testosterone, produced in this process typically bind to intra-cellular androgen receptors, specifically activating so-called transcription genes. These steroidal molecules instruct the genes to induce specific effects, for instance, delivering anabolic effects such as increasing nitrogen retention and protein synthesis, reducing cortisol, and increasing IGF.

Further Anabolic Effects

Relatedly, as hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis (HPTA) shutdown is partly due to low levels of cyclic AMP, forskolin-induced elevation of cyclic AMP expression can stimulate the pituitary gland to increase the secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH), which in turn signals the Leydig cells of the gonads to boost the production of steroid hormones such as testosterone by stimulating the activity of the StAR protein, a Leydig cell cholesterol-transfer protein that plays a foundational role in the synthesis of testosterone. So, by potently elevating cyclic AMP levels, Forskolin-95 exerts a powerful anabolic effect via cyclic AMP-induced steroid biosynthesis.

Calpains, Calpastatin Gene Transcription and Anti-Catabolic Effects

Forskolin-95 also exerts an anti-catabolic effect, an effect that is also cyclic-AMP-dependent. Catabolism, in the sense of skeletal muscle mass, is the breakdown of muscle tissue, and reflects the hydrolytic degradation of muscle proteins, partially into peptides or completely into amino acids. This process, also called proteolysis, unlike other posttranslational modifications or changes (such as protein methylation, protein phosphorylation, and so on), is completely irreversible. Under normal circumstances, muscle mass is regulated by a balance between protein synthesis and protein degradation, and muscle breakdown can result when this equilibrium is impaired. [23]

The breakdown of muscle tissue is predominantly governed by calcium-dependent enzymes, known as calpains. Calpains are calcium-activated proteases that are involved in myofribrillar disassembly and channel the resulting myofibrillar structures into the ubiquitin-proteosome pathway (UPP), the primary proteolytic system in skeletal muscle, for degradation. [21] Apart from injury and calcium leak, calpains can be activated by physiological mechanisms in intact cells. [22] Calpain activity can be regulated by the endogenous inhibitor, calpastatin. Calcium, beyond being an important activator of calpains, also regulates the binding of calpastatins to caplains, leading to inhibition of calpain activity. [22] As it turns out, the activation of calpastatin is cyclic-AMP-dependent. As such, by activating cyclic AMP, Forskolin-95 exerts considerable anti-catabolic action by stimulating calpastatin gene transcription, thus inhibiting caplain activity, and ultimately promoting the preservation of lean muscle mass. [24]

Summary

So, Forskolin-95, predominantly via cyclic AMP activation, recruits a variety of pathways to elicit considerable thermogenic and lipolytic activity (and stimulate noticeable fat loss), exert powerful anabolic and anti-catabolic effects, induce thyroid-gland stimulation, boost steroid-hormone biosynthesis, and modulate beneficial insulin signaling.

A truly powerful and versatile compound, Forskolin-95 is a safe, reliable and effective agent that delivers a spectrum of results consistent with the different goals of bodybuilders, as well as fitness and sports enthusiasts.

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It causes fatty liver. Not worth the risk over a long period.

Can anyone comment on this guy's response?

Never rely on a secondary source; ever moreso when it's written on a meta-study.

the whole ihealth thing is based off two conflicting papers - one in mice and another in rats. Neither included work in a human model or trial. Both species of rodent responded differently - the rats saw improved insulin sensitivity and lower liver fat while the mice responded oppositely.

There is evidence from Belury 2003 that CLA improves insulin sensitivity in humans, which in turn relates to body mass. This would imply that the rat model is more inline with human data.

The point? Not all species necessarily react identically to a given substance, and there is good support for the correlation of moderate CLA to insulin sensitivity and body mass.
From this CLA thread: http://anabolicminds.com/forum/supplements/158943-cla-fat-loss.html


I recently got cholesterol labs done. I do have a family history of higher cholesterol, AND I had been eating a high saturated fat diet on purpose in an attempt to increase testosterone levels. (BTW, there was no increase in my test levels, and I felt a lot worse/more sluggish w/ the high sat fat diet vs. high monounsat diet). My LDL was higher than optimal at 156, HDL was good at 72, Trig. at 68, and Total Chol. 242. Will be getting a retest after switching back to a lower sat fat diet. Taking CLA 4g/day for 3 months prior to test (no previous lipid bloodwork to compare it to.)
 
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TheSolution I workout in the am and have been taking PA (Tr1umph) pwo... if I add Yohimbine would it be wasteful? I mean will the fat and kcals in the PA prevent the Yohimbine from releasing fat stores since I won't be taking it fasted?
 
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I'm going to amend my post above. Although I do think CLA (which I took for about 4 months) helped me with recomp, after reading this thread I started looking into the sides a bit more and noticed that increased fatigue was reported ... I actually have been having a lot of fatigue over the past 4 months, roughly coinciding with when I started the CLA, and was actually thinking it must be due to me getting older or something. I was feeling like just sitting/laying around during weekends due to being tired.

I decided to stop CLA almost a week ago and started feeling better within a few days and much better now. Also, I did have some joint stiffness/pain on CLA particularly at >4g/day.

So if you're having trouble with a recomp it might be worth adding temporarily, but watch for fatigue, which can creep up on you. I likely won't be taking it again as it's just not worth feeling tired all the time.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/372962-cla-side-effects/

"You may feel unusually fatigued as a side effect following treatment with CLA. Increased fatigue may negatively affect your ability to remain active and attentive during your normal daily activities. You may also find that you need to sleep for longer periods of time than usual to feel refreshed."
 
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It causes fatty liver. Not worth the risk over a long period.
i took 6 grams a day for 4 months. When i had blood work, my liver enzymes were well above normal range. i even noticed increase inflammation(gum irritation and joint pain). CLA is one of the biggest lies in the supplement industry.. Better off with spending more on high grade fish oil.
 
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TheSolution I workout in the am and have been taking PA (Tr1umph) pwo... if I add Yohimbine would it be wasteful? I mean will the fat and kcals in the PA prevent the Yohimbine from releasing fat stores since I won't be taking it fasted?
You want to make sure you have nothing in your stomach when taking the Yohimbine in the AM for fasted anything.
Personally if I were you I would do fasted AM Cardio with Yohimbine and train later. I would never train on a 100% fasted stomach (just me)
being how training is very catabolic.

But yes ingesting kcals from the Fat sources in that product would negate the effects of Y. you are almost intaking 100 kcals from that product alone.
 
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You want to make sure you have nothing in your stomach when taking the Yohimbine in the AM for fasted anything.
Personally if I were you I would do fasted AM Cardio with Yohimbine and train later. I would never train on a 100% fasted stomach (just me)
being how training is very catabolic.

But yes ingesting kcals from the Fat sources in that product would negate the effects of Y. you are almost intaking 100 kcals from that product alone.
What are your thoughts on fasted HIIT? Would that be too catabolic?
 
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What are your thoughts on fasted HIIT? Would that be too catabolic?
Very bad idea. Hiit is far more catabolic then LISS (which taps fat reserves), HIIT utilizes glucose in the body due to the high demand and intensity. Especially if you are doing it right and 100% full throttle.
HIIT can be more catabolic then training depending on intensity and length. Steer clear of doing that in a fasted state.
 
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Very bad idea. Hiit is far more catabolic then LISS (which taps fat reserves), HIIT utilizes glucose in the body due to the high demand and intensity. Especially if you are doing it right and 100% full throttle.
HIIT can be more catabolic then training depending on intensity and length. Steer clear of doing that in a fasted state.
So you recommend just going for a walk (LISS) fasted or would jogging be ok?
 
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So you recommend just going for a walk (LISS) fasted or would jogging be ok?
LISS + Yohimbine + Caffeine for AM (Caffeine enhances the properties of Yohimbine)
Train in the PM. best setup.

this way you can use your tr1umph in the PM When you train and get the full benefits of the ingredient profile. Using it in the AM for cardio would negate the effects of Y with the caloric allotment.
 

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There are much better things to use your money for. If you want help cutting, use something that's actually proven like: caffeine, ephedrine, yohimbe/alpha-y, forskolin, literally anything from EvoMuse :D...
What if you're already on all that (and all Evomuse)? :p
 

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I haven't found CLA to do much of anything. I tried high doses and it doesn't do ****. I like it topically though...
 
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SNS CLA extreme would do you right OP. Cost effective and properly dosed.
I 2nd SNS Cla if your looking to try CLA. Cant beat the value ;)
 

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I 2nd SNS Cla if your looking to try CLA. Cant beat the value ;)
Except it doesn't do much and isn't good for you IMHO.

I am not a fan unless it's topical like I said. I like it topically to prevent fat gain.
 

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