Herbal Magic CLA

Herbal Magic CLA 

Claims that it "May help to reduce fat mass." 

Recommended Use or Purpose: 

May help support a modest reduction in fat mass when used with a program of reduced intake of dietary calories and increased physical activity. May help to support a modest improvement to body composition when used with a program of reduced intake of dietary calories and increased physical activity. 

Risk Information: None given

Cautions and Warnings

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if your goal is to achieve weight loss. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are obese or have cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors (e.g. high blood pressure, high cholesterol and/or triglycerides). 

Contra-Indications  

Do not use if you have CVD, diabetes, metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance. 

Known Adverse Reactions  

Some people may experience gastrointestinal upset. 

It is noted that this CLA Herbal Magic product contains:

Medical Ingredients:

Conjugated linoleic acid  800mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients:

Gelatin

Glycerin

(amounts not specified used for the capsules)

Source: Health Canada

Directions for use:

Adults are told to take 2 capsules, 3 times daily, or as directed by their health care practitioner, Take with food. Consult a health care practitioner for use past 6 months. 

What is conjugated linoleic acid?

Herbal Magic CLA is a synthetic from Safflower Oil

CLA products are widely available from other suppliers. 

Safflower Oil is commonly known for cooking, but can be found in many things such as cosmetics, and dietary supplements.

Conjugated linoleic acid refers to a group of chemicals found in the fatty acid linoleic acid. Dairy products and beef are the major dietary sources.

Taking conjugated linoleic acid by mouth daily might help decrease body fat in adults, but it does not seem to decrease body weight or body mass index (BMI) in most people. Conjugated linoleic acid might reduce feelings of hunger, but it’s not clear if this leads to reduced caloric intake. Taking conjugated linoleic acid does not seem to prevent weight gain in previously obese people who lost some weight. 

source webmd