Maintain Muscle with CLA
Not all things are guaranteed, but there’s at least one thing that is. Research has shown that as we age we lose important muscle mass unless we do something about it. Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking, hopping and strength training can help mitigate this. So can conjugated linoleic acid, better known as CLA, according to a recent study. Mice receiving daily supplements of CLA showed higher muscle mass than control animals.
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio found that those mice receiving CLA had a higher percentage of muscle mass compared to the mice who did not receive CLA. In addition, they also exhibited increased cellular energy production, as known as ATP. It is this process that keeps cells moving and alive as well as providing energy to your muscles.
(Rahman MM et al. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. June 2009. 383(4): 513-518.)
The Anti-Aging Bottom Line: Numerous studies have found that CLA improves body composition (read: more lean muscle and less fat). This study is no exception. If you decide to supplement with CLA, take 1,000 – 2,000 mg with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
