Small-scale studies report that supplements containing fat conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) may help children who are overweight to reduce the amount of fat, thus preventing the buildup of fat that occurs.
In this study, researchers found children who are overweight and obesity showed less accumulation of fat when taking supplements of CLA for 7 months compared with the placebo group. In addition children who consume these supplements also showed good levels of HDL cholesterol.
This proves that CLA supplements can help children reduce the buildup of fat so that the overall good for the health of children. Despite its effectiveness in children should be studied further. These results are reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. as quoted from FOXNews, Saturday (01/21/2012).
The study, led by Natalie M Racine from the University of Wisconsin-Madison involving 62 children aged 6-10 years who are overweight or obese. At random, these children were given CLA or a placebo that is sometimes added to milk once a day for 7 months.
Researchers found the CLA can help melt the fat body. In one recent study found obese women who have diabetes can reduce the amount of fat in their bodies by eating sulemen this for 4 months.
CLA is an unsaturated fatty acid that can also be found in products of beef, lamb and milk. However, CLA supplementation given to children in this study are generally derived from vegetable oils rich in linoleic acid.
Obesity that occurs in children should not be taken lightly, because it can be a serious problem. It is associated with risk factors for numerous diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and other diseases.
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