Bluebonnet Nutrition - Tonalin CLA Safflower Oil 1000 mg. - 90 Softgels

Bluebonnet Nutrition Tonalin CLA Safflower Oil 1000 mg. - 90 Softgels Bluebonnet Nutrition's Tonalin CLA 1000 mg. Softgels provides 1000 mg of pure safflower oil providing 78%-84% conjugated linoleic acid and other monounsaturated fatty acids. Bluebonnet Nutrition's Tonalin CLA is available in easy-to-swallow softgels for maximum assimilation and absorption. Not to be confused with GLA, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), also an omega-6 fatty acid, inhibits lipoprotein lipase, an enzyme that specifically breaks down fats from the diet, which aids in weight management with proper diet and exercise by reducing the amount of fat that is broken down, deposited and stored in the body for healthy weight management. CLA is made from a proprietary process that converts linoleic acid (omega-6) from safflowers into conjugated linoleic acid. Major dietary sources of CLA include dairy products and beef fat.  Omega Fatty AcidsThe modification of dietary fat intake can alter the fatty acid composition of membrane structures in the body. Even the fatty acid composition of the heart, which one might think of as a very stable tissue, can be rapidly modified. The fatty acid composition of most membranes adapts to some extent to the type of fat available in the diet. This flexibility is surprising, considering the vital role that membranes play in so many cellular functions. Diet-induced changes in membrane lipid composition support the old adage, "you are what you eat." The typical American diet has an average fat intake just under 33% of total calories consumed. This value is well within the range that is considered healthy by the dietary recommended intake (DRI) committee; however, it was further revealed that 25% of the population consumes 35% or more of their total calories from fat. Typically, the American on-the-go diet is high in saturated and trans fatty acids, often referred to as "bad" fat from fast and processed foods like hamburgers, most desserts, French fries, etc.