CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) 1000mg | 240 Softgels | German Elite Nutrition

CLA by German Elite Nutrition

Are you looking for a highly dosed CLA softgel? German Elite Nutrition's CLA softgels provide 1000 mg of conjugated linoleic acid per softgel. A daily serving of three softgels thus reaches 3000 mg. CLA is a fatty acid from the omega-6 family, most often extracted from vegetable safflower oil. One jar contains 240 softgels. This is a product that athletes often take to supplement their daily diet, in a fixed daily amount.

What exactly is CLA

CLA stands for conjugated linoleic acid. It is a fatty acid naturally present in small quantities in the meat and dairy products of ruminants, such as beef, cheese, and milk. In supplements, it is most often obtained from safflower oil, a vegetable oil derived from the safflower plant. Safflower, also known as thistle oil, is a crop whose linoleic acid is concentrated to obtain the CLA-rich oil in these softgels. The difference from ordinary linoleic acid lies in the molecule's structure: in CLA, the double bonds are located in a different place, and that is precisely what the term conjugated means. These shifted bonds make CLA a distinct group of fatty acids with different variants, called isomers. The oil extract in these softgels is standardized to 80% CLA isomers, including the well-known c9 and t11 forms. Among athletes, CLA is one of the best-known fatty acid supplements, often taken as a supplement to the daily diet. Since the action of CLA is not an authorized claim in the EU database, we only describe here what it is and how it is composed. Good to know: the amount of CLA you get from a regular diet is relatively low, especially if you eat little meat or dairy products. A supplement provides a fixed, much higher amount per day, so you know exactly what you are consuming. For many users, this is the reason to choose a softgel rather than getting it from food.

1000 mg per softgel, 3000 mg per day

Each softgel contains 1000 mg of conjugated linoleic acid. Three softgels per day together reach 3000 mg of CLA, the amount often found in this type of product. The softgels are gluten-free and lactose-free and contain no magnesium stearate, colorings, or flavorings. The softgels have a common size that most people swallow without difficulty. You take them throughout the day with water, for example, with meals. Many users take one at breakfast, one at lunch, and one at dinner, to spread the intake throughout the day. There is no fixed time; choose what suits your routine. A jar of 240 softgels lasts, at three per day, well over two months, so you have a good period with a single jar.

Why a softgel and not pure oil

A softgel is a soft capsule in which oil is enclosed. This is convenient for a fatty acid that you would otherwise have to take in liquid form. Many people find a neutral softgel easier than a spoon of oil: you don't have to measure or mix anything into your food, and you don't taste the oil. The oil is also protected in the shell, which keeps you clean and ensures a consistent amount with each dose. This way, you absorb a fixed amount every time. In short, the softgel form makes daily intake simpler than bulk safflower oil.

Softgel in bovine gelatin

Important to know: the softgel shell is made from bovine gelatin. This product is therefore neither vegan nor vegetarian, even though the CLA fatty acid itself is of plant origin. In addition to gelatin, the shell contains glycerol as a plasticizer, which keeps the softgel flexible. Gelatin is the most commonly used material for softgels, as it encloses the oil well and protects it from air. Each batch is produced in Europe according to HACCP and GMP standards and tested, in particular, for heavy metals and microbiological purity. These standards describe how a production site must manage hygiene and control so that each jar has the same quality. In short, this is a highly dosed CLA with 1000 mg per softgel and 3000 mg per daily serving, in a jar of 240 units. Take into account the bovine gelatin in your choice, as it makes this product unsuitable if you want to avoid animal-derived ingredients. For those who have no objection, these softgels offer a clean and laboratory-tested form of CLA with a clear content per unit.