CLA Plus 1250mg is a dietary supplement in soft capsules based on cardamela oil, the oil obtained from the seeds of the carthame plant (Carthamus tinctorius). The oil is standardized so that 1250mg delivers 1000mg of conjugated linoleic acid, the substance internationally abbreviated as CLA from conjugated linoleic acid. This ratio corresponds to a 80% CLA content.**
This is the basic package of the range, with 60 soft capsules. It is aimed at adults who want to add conjugated linoleic acid to their daily diet, usually in conjunction with an exercise program and a balanced diet.
Let's be clear, because there is a lot circulating on the internet. Conjugated linoleic acid does not have an approved health claim in the European Union. Below we describe what the ingredient is and where it comes from, without attributing any action to it.
Carthame is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family, with characteristic orange-yellow flowers, which has been cultivated for centuries both for the dye of its flowers and for the oil of its seeds. Cardamela oil belongs to vegetable oils with a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids and especially linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid of the omega 6 series. It is this composition that makes it the classic raw material for the preparation of conjugated linoleic acid.**
By CLA we do not mean a substance but a group of isomers of linoleic acid, in which the two double bonds are in a conjugated position, that is, one immediately after the other in the carbon chain. The two most prevalent isomers are c9,t11 and t10,c12. In nature, CLA is mainly found in meat and dairy products of non-ruminants, but in small amounts, which is why its intake from the diet is usually low. CLA has been the subject of extensive scientific research for decades and the related findings remain under evaluation.**
Since CLA is a fatty acid, it does not convert well to a powder or compressed tablet form. The soft capsule, the well-known softgel, encloses the oil in a shell that limits its contact with oxygen and light and makes intake easy and tasteless.
Follow the dosage indicated on the packaging or the recommendation of your pharmacist. We do not list a number of capsules here, because the official dosage instruction is on the product label.
Since it is a fatty acid, taking it with a meal that contains fat helps with digestion and reduces the likelihood of mild stomach discomfort. If the daily dose is more than one capsule, you can distribute them throughout the day's meals.
The package contains 60 soft capsules. With one capsule per day it lasts two months, with two capsules a month, with three about twenty days.
The oil itself is of plant origin. The shell of the soft capsules in most formulations of this type is made from gelatin of animal origin, so check the ingredient list on the packaging before purchasing if you follow a strict plant-based diet.
No. Cardamela oil is not fish oil, it is vegetable oil, and it does not leave the smell or the aftertaste that some associate with omega-3s.
It usually combines without problem with multivitamins, protein or omega-3. If you are taking any medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist first.
We do not attribute any result to the product, because conjugated linoleic acid does not have an approved health claim in the European Union. It is a dietary supplement that adds CLA to your daily intake and nothing more.
The product is a dietary supplement and is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease. Dietary supplements do not replace a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
** Information on plant ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by the EFSA.
Cardamela oil (Carthamus tinctorius seed oil) standardized to 80% conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). 1250mg of cardamela oil delivers 1000mg of conjugated linoleic acid. Soft capsule shell.
For the exact contents per capsule and for the capsule shell formulations, please consult the packaging label.
Take according to the instructions on the packaging or the recommendation of your pharmacist. Prefer taking with a meal.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, out of reach of children. Pregnancy, breastfeeding or medication: consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.
