CLA and Heart Health
In one study, researchers investigated the cholesterol lowering effects of of CLA on hamsters. Compared to controls, the CLA treated animals collectively experienced a significant reduction in levels of plasma total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. Atherosclerosis took much longer to develop in the aortas of the CLA treated groups than in controls.
In another study, researchers fed rabbits a standardized diet. Half of the rabbits were given CLA (0.5 g CLA/rabbit per day) for a period of 12 weeks. As compared to controls, the researchers found that total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides were markedly lower in the CLA fed group. In addition, the LDL cholesterol-to-HDL cholesterol ratio and total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio were significantly improved in CLA fed rabbits. Again, the aortas of CLA fed rabbits showed less atherosclerosis than in controls.
Gene C.
In another study, researchers fed rabbits a standardized diet. Half of the rabbits were given CLA (0.5 g CLA/rabbit per day) for a period of 12 weeks. As compared to controls, the researchers found that total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides were markedly lower in the CLA fed group. In addition, the LDL cholesterol-to-HDL cholesterol ratio and total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio were significantly improved in CLA fed rabbits. Again, the aortas of CLA fed rabbits showed less atherosclerosis than in controls.
Gene C.
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