Conjugated linoleic acid
Group of compounds found in meat and dairy from ruminants
Conjugated linoleic acid
Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) are a family of isomers of linoleic acid. In principle, 28 isomers are possible. CLA is found mostly in the meat and dairy products derived from ruminants. The two C=C double bonds are conjugated (i.e., separated by a single bond) as opposed by more typical polyunsaturated fatty acids where double bonds are separated by two single bonds. In many natural CLAs, one of the two C=C bonds is cis and the other trans, making it a natural trans fatty acid. Fatty acids with a trans double bond in a conjugated system are exempt from trans fat labelling in the United States and the Codex Alimentarius. CLA (especially ones with a trans bond) is naturally present in milkfat and beef. CLA is sold as a dietary supplement. Clinical studies have not confirmed any medical use for CLA.
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